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Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Dealing With The Heat










Find some shade, drink plenty of non-alcoholic liquids or hang around where there is air conditioning.


Just three of the tips on staying cool from the Regional Health Protection Branch as the Province remains under the sun lamp.


Douglas Walker is Regional Director with the Health Protection Branch and tells CHSJ News, if you have to work outdoors, take plenty of breaks and don't over do it.


Walker adds seniors and infants are the most vulnerable in this heat as they have the most limited heat dissipation mechanisms such as sweat.