Recommendations and preventive measures against heat waves

• Drink plenty of water, although you are not thirsty, 2 liters a day, minimum; avoid alcohol and
• Take a shower or bath, with warm water in the most intense heat.
• Avoid excessive sun, especially between 12:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
• Eat fruits and vegetables. Avoid copious meals.
• Place yourself in the cooler areas when at home, close blinds and windows and open them at night to ventilate.
• Help the most vulnerable people in your surroundings: the elderly, children and the sick.
• If you are very old, are taking medication or have a chronic illness, consult your doctor about  any follow-up measures you should take.
• Wear light, loose clothing, preferably light colored cotton.
• If you go outside, wear protection: a hat, places.
• Never leave anyone in a closed or parked vehicle, nor your pet.
• If you are going to work out, it is not advisable to do it during the central hours of the day.

Sunburn:

• Wear sunscreen and spend little time in the sun.

Muscle cramps due to excessive physical activity or elevated sweating:

• Stop the activity being performed and rest in a cool place.
• Do not participate in any intense, long duration, physical activity.
• Drink water diluted juices or sports drinks. Consult your doctor if cramps last more than an hour

Heat exhaustion caused by excessive depletion headache, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, nausea or fainting:

• Rest in a cool place.
• Drink water diluted juices or sports drinks.
• Consult your doctor if symptoms last more than an hour.