Preventing heat related illness

With high temperatures expected across Victoria this week, you may find the following information useful.

PREVENTING HEAT RELATED ILLNESS
Heat-related illness can occur when the body is unable to adequately cool itself. The body normally cools itself by sweating, but sometimes sweating isn’t enough and the body temperature keeps rising.
Heat–related illness can range from mild conditions such as a rash or cramps to very serious conditions such as heat stroke, which can kill. Heat may worsen the condition of someone who already has a medical condition such as heart disease.

Prevention is the best way to manage heat-related illness.

The following fact sheet contains a range of information relating to preventing heat related illness.

Further information is available at:
http://www.health.vic.gov.au/environment/emergency_mgmnt/heat_stress.htm


BUSHFIRE SMOKE AND HEALTH
Bushfire smoke can affect air quality in rural and urban areas. This smoke may affect people’s health.

This fact sheet provides information on bushfire smoke, how it can affect you and your family’s health, and actions that you can take to avoid or reduce potential health effects.


Further information is available at:
http://www.health.vic.gov.au/environment/emergency_mgmnt/bushfire_smoke.htm

For further advice or health information, contact Nurse on Call – 1300 60 60 24, or refer constituents to their health service or GP. For emergencies contact 000.