Urgent health warning issued in parts of UK as parents told keep kids inside
"Remove any clothing you can, give them water to drink and get them to rest."
The Met Office said: "Close curtains on rooms that face the sun to keep indoor spaces cooler and remember it may be cooler outdoors than indoors. "Drink plenty of fluids and avoid excess alcohol, dress appropriately for the weather and slow down when it is hot."to avoid letting children undertake "vigorous physical activity" when temperatures exceed 30C.Dr Agostinho Sousa, Head of Extreme Events and Health Protection at UKHSA, said: “We want everyone to enjoy the hot weather when it arrives.
"But also to check in on their vulnerable family, friends and neighbours to make sure they are prepared for the warm conditions ahead. “High temperatures are predicted for a prolonged period, so make sure to follow our simple health advice to beat the heat, such as covering windows exposed to direct sunlight and making sure that fridges, freezers and fans are working properly.”
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