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Avoid heat stress
Hot weather can cause heat stress and heat stroke. Make sure you drink plenty of cool fluids, especially water. If you can, keep out of the heat and put off any vigorous physical activity until the weather cools. Remember to check on elderly family members and neighbours to make sure they’re okay.

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