Healthcare workers' 👩🏻‍⚕️👨🏿‍⚕️ well-being and mental health have been particularly affected by the #COVID19 pandemic.

⬇️ Here's how frontline heroes have been coping in the Americas 🌎 #MentalHealthNow https://t.co/LAQ4sv3NU2

🆕 guidance continues to prioritize full protection of the most vulnerable and reflects evidence of waning effectiveness and increased vaccine supply. #COVID19

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🛑 Avoid doing heavy physical activities during peak sunlight hours.

Without the proper precautions, #heatwaves can affect people engaging in outdoor physical activities, especially children, the elderly, and people with chronic conditions. https://t.co/bwToYJXbuL

You can prevent heat exhaustion by:

📌 Moving to a cool place
📌 Laying down
📌 Removing excess clothing
📌 Applying cold, damp cloths to the body
📌 Drinking water

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#Heatwave🌡 exhaustion can look like:

✔ Heavy sweating
✔ Cold, pale skin
✔ Body temperature below 40°C (104°F)
✔ Lightheadedness or dizziness
✔ A headache
✔ Fast breathing
✔ A rapid or weak pulse
✔ Muscle cramps

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#Heatwaves 🌡⚠️ can result in severe dehydration, exhaustion, heat strokes, and even death.

Other consequences can include the worsening of chronic diseases.

Remain hydrated 💧 and keep cool!

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