In a few days, the French thermometer took 15 ° in certain corners of France. For this reason, doctors warn about the risk of thermal shock incurred by the most fragile.
A heat wave settles in France with an average of 30 degrees this Friday. These summer temperatures should last all weekend. In some corners of France, they will even be 15 degrees higher than those at the start of the week. Asked by RTL, Professor of physiology at Lyon University Hospital, Jean-Louis Saumet, warned against the effects of this thermal shock.
Pay attention to vulnerable people
As a first piece of advice, he recommends having proper hydration. “Without drinking liters and liters. “
In addition, the elderly must “keep cool, in air-conditioned places. “And for the more daring seniors, it will be necessary to favor shady places, he warns.
Concerning children, this doctor indicates that it will be necessary “to be careful when traveling by car. We sometimes have accidents with children who stay too long in the heat, ”he concludes.
The national heat wave plan has already been launched
For its part, the Ministry of Health launched since June 1 (and as every year), the 2014 National Heatwave Plan. A seasonal watch (level 1) has been entrusted to Météo-France and the Institut de Veille Sanitaire ( InVS). They closely monitor the risks inherent in heatwave situations. The objective is to anticipate the occurrence of a heat wave and to ensure the continuity of care with the town doctors as well as the good response of the health system. For the moment, the authorities are content to inform and communicate to raise awareness and protect populations from the health consequences of a heat wave.
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