The Malay Health
Office advises the public, particularly the tourists to be cautious enough in
order to avoid “heat stroke”.
This is in line
with the extreme heat that may be experienced during this summer as the influx
of tourists - many of them came from countries with very cold weather -
continues to increase.
On a phone
interview with MHO- Boracay Nurse 1 Mae Bandiola, she advised that it is
important to be well hydrated. She said water therapy can be of great help.
She also said to
make sure that you are protected from the sun by using sun lotions and bringing
along with you an umbrella and hats or caps.
According to
Bandiola, people ages 20 and up are the usual heat stroke victims, but those
who are aged 40 and above and or are has a weak defense are most prone to it.
Heat stroke, she
said is prevalent when the sun is on its heights, around 11a.m. to 2p.m. and
even those who are swimming may suffer from it because the water temperature
during these times are also higher.
The MHO- Boracay
Nurse 1 added that since they particularly cater for outpatients, so far, there
have been no cases of heatstroke reported to them.
Meanwhile, when
asked about their advice for “henna tattoo” enthusiasts – following the news
about a 5 year old in the US who suffered from allergic reactions to it- she
said that people should be more vigilant.
They should
check if their henna tattoo artist has secured a Health Card and the ink they
are using are approved by the authorities as it may contain chemicals that
could be harmful for the skin.
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