The weather forecast for the next two months predicts high temperate of up to 38C with very few rains in a week.
This hot spell follows right after the CNY celebration where unhealthy lifestyle will make people more susceptible to decreasing immune ability. Heat stroke, cough, sore throat, phlegm, flu etc. become very common.
Traditional recipe of prevention such as herbal drinks include chrysanthemum, barley, ginseng tablets may help lower body heat during hot spell.
People should also be mindful of their daily diet and adequately hydrate their body to prevent body from overheating and other illnesses such as cough and sore throat. Besides, vitamin c supplement also help strengthen immune system.
Children should avoid being exposed outdoor for too long because sunlight will cause body temperature rises quickly and heat stroke.
Schools should closely refer to the weather forecast to limit outdoor curriculum to prevent students from getting sick. If outdoor activity is unavoidable, proper hydration measure should be taken.
No matter where you are, if you are feeling not well you should seek medical attention immediately.
The public especially senior citizens and children should take appropriate measure to counter the hot spell. Everyone is susceptible to heatstroke and it may be fatal in some cases.
Dehydration and electrolyte imbalance could cause heat cramps. As such, people should drink more water and avoid exposing to sunlight.
Persons such as labourer, farmer, athlete, soldier, and adults over 40 are 10 times more at risk.
Toddler under 5, respiratory, hypertension, diabetes and thyroid disease patients are also high risk group.
Dengue mosquitos thrive in hot weather, people should also clear their surrounding of stagnant water to prevent spreading of dengue disease.
I hope everyone take care of their health during this hot spell.
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