DOH ADVISES PUBLIC TO KEEP THEMSELVES HYDRATED, AVOID TOO MUCH SUN EXPOSURE

By Liezelle Soriano

MANILA — The Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Ted Herbosa has advised the public, especially the vendors, construction workers and traffic enforcers to always keep themselves hydrated and assure that there would have a break after two hours of sun exposure.

“Kailangan magpapahinga sila mga every two hours. Pupunta sila sa shade para mag-cool down ang body temperature nila, uminom ng maraming tubig,” Herbosa said in an interview with TeleRadyo.

“Dehydration mag-uumpisa ‘yan, tapos heat exhaustion, heat fatigue tapos pwedeng maging heat stroke, ayun ‘yung hinihimatay na sa tindi ng init,” he added.

Herbosa also noted that those who are doing recreational activities and sports should also take precautions especially this dry season.

“Nagbabicycle sa init, nagjojogging, nagwowalking at tska ‘yung mga nagpupunta sa beach. Pwede ka rin kasing tamaan ng heat stroke,” the Health Secretary said.

Aside from heat stroke, Herbosa also warned the public of having diarrhea during hot season as food gets easily spoiled.

“Mabilis masira ‘yung mga pagkain lalo na reheated, ilang oras mo lang iwan sira na,” he said.

(el Amigo/MNM)