Heat-health alerts issued across England
- Summary: The UK Health Security Agency has issued amber and yellow heat-health alerts for England due to high temperatures expected in the coming days.
Why it matters: Amber alerts mean there is an increased risk to vulnerable people’s health from the heat.
Who is affected: Older people, those with existing health conditions, and other vulnerable groups are at higher risk.
What happens next: People should monitor weather updates and take precautions to stay cool and hydrated.
Protecting medicines during hot weather
- Summary: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has released three tips for keeping medicines safe during extreme heat.
Why it matters: High temperatures can damage medicines and make them less effective or unsafe to use.
Who is affected: Anyone taking prescription or over-the-counter medicines.
What happens next: Check the storage instructions on your medicine packaging and follow the guidance provided.
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