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If the child is going to school amidst the danger of heatwave or heatstroke, then in this condition the parents should take extra care of many things. Most parts of India are affected by the terror of heat and IMD has said that this weather is going to get worse in the coming times. Due to heatwave alert, the timing of many schools in UP has been changed from 7.30 am to 12.30. Children have low immunity and hence they are more afraid of heatstroke. Apart from this, when children are active, they also sweat more. In this situation, if their hydration is not taken care of, then the problem becomes such that they have to go to the hospital.
If your child is also going to school in this scorching heat, then what should you keep in mind? We are also going to tell you which mistakes you should avoid making. know
Terror of heatwave. Heatwave Alert in India
Most parts of India are currently suffering from heatwave. Experts say that in areas where the temperature is more than 40 degrees and hot wind is blowing, it is called heatstroke. One should avoid going out in this scorching weather. In everyday life, while elders have to go to work or office, children have to go to school as per the routine. If someone gets heat stroke then symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, headache and nausea are seen.
When one vomits, the whole body breaks down in a way. Due to low energy, there is fatigue and one does not feel like eating anything. Be it a child or an adult… keep these things in mind to avoid heatwave.
Students should do these things to protect themselves from heat stroke. Summer health tips for students
- If you are going on an empty stomach and without drinking water, it can cause your body to overheat quickly. If your child is leaving for school, then give him/her a good drink of water and also tell him/her to drink water properly while returning from school. if the child
- There must be a water bottle with the child. The water given in it should not be too cold. Tell the child that he should not wait to feel thirsty but should keep drinking some water every now and then.
- The child must drink things like ORS, lemon water and buttermilk throughout the day. Actually, during heatwave, the body needs not only water but also moisture and minerals. Things like lemonade, ORS and buttermilk give energy to the body and keep it hydrated.
- It is said that dark colored clothes absorb more heat. Instead, parents should dress their children in light-coloured, loose and cotton clothes so that the body keeps getting air.
- If your child is going to be in the sun, tell him in advance how important it is to cover his head. While going to and from school, he must have a cap, umbrella or cotton towel. This reduces the risk of heatstroke due to direct sunlight.
- Stop the child from going out in the sun between 12 to 4. At this time, if the child plays outside or stays in the sun for too long, there can be a fear of dehydration.
- Be it a child or an adult, the tiffin of those going out should contain things with cooling effect. Cucumber, watermelon, curd, mint and light things protect the body from scorching heat.
- Heat, sunlight and heatstroke quickly affect our stomach. Therefore, avoid eating junk foods, excessively fried or roasted things.
