In recent years, periods of intense heat have become increasingly frequent and intense. High temperatures can have important health consequences, especially for older people, young children, fragile people or people with chronic diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For this reason, the Municipality of Brissago invites all the population to pay particular attention during the hot days, adopting some simple but important preventive measures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The main recommendations are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 drink regularly throughout the day, even without feeling thirsty;
\u2022 avoid physical exertion in the hottest hours;
\u2022 prefer fresh and shaded places;
\u2022 keep domestic environments cool by closing windows and shutters during the day and ventilating in the evening and at night;
\u2022 wear light clothing and protect yourself from the sun;
\u2022 Eat light, water-rich meals, such as fruits and vegetables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is also important to pay attention to possible symptoms related to heat, such as intense fatigue, dizziness, headache, nausea, muscle cramps or confusion. In case of malaise it is essential to intervene quickly, refreshing the body, drinking water and contacting your doctor or 144 in the most serious cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The City Hall also invites citizens to keep an eye on neighbors, family members and lonely or vulnerable people, offering support and regularly checking their health during periods of canicola.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To stay up-to-date on dog warnings, you can consult the MeteoSwiss website or download the official MeteoSwiss app free of charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Protecting oneself from the heat is a gesture of attention towards oneself and towards others.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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