It”s summer in UAE: Here are the ways to keep yourself safe – MENAFN.COM

It”s summer in UAE: Here are the ways to keep yourself safe – MENAFN.COM

The world's coolest winter is now officially over — time to pull out the hats, umbrellas and sunglasses. Earlier this week, temperatures in the garden city of Al Ain hit 47. 3 degrees Celsius, a clear sign that the UAE summer is here. Now that the sweltering summer is here, health experts in the UAE have warned of the many diseases that pose a threat during this period. Residents are urged to take precautions. ''Heat stroke, sun burns, dehydration, headaches and dizziness, food poisoning, chicken pox, measles, mumps, typhoid, skin infections are the common diseases that people should be wary of," said Dr Shilpa Murthy, general practitioner at Aster Clinic, Arabian Ranches. Some routines will also have to change as outdoor activities should be avoided between 11am and 5pm, the doctors said. When out and about, people must watch for fatigue and dizziness, which are often the early signs of heat-related illness, said Dr Remesan Gopalan, internal medicine specialist at NMC Specialty Hospital, Al Ain. ''Early symptoms include feeling of fatigue, dizziness, muscle cramps and vomiting. (If these are felt) one should promptly resort to a cool place and hydrate. If they still display symptoms, they should seek medical care