First Seasons Greetings To All!
Now a silly bit of fluff I could not resist…
Stay healthy in the heat
Dec 22, 2022
Summer is a time for outdoor activities, barbecues and soaking up the sunshine.
However, The Australian Digital Health Agency is encouraging people to be aware of the potential health hazards that can come with the warmer weather.
Here are some things to watch out for and tips on how to stay safe and healthy this summer.
Heat stroke
When the body is unable to regulate its temperature, it can lead to heat stroke. Symptoms include dizziness, headache, rapid heartbeat and loss of consciousness.
To prevent heat stroke, stay hydrated, avoid excessive alcohol consumption and take frequent breaks in a cool place.
Heat stroke is a medical emergency.
Sunburn
Prolonged exposure to the sun can cause sunburn, which can increase the risk of skin cancer.
To protect yourself from sunburn, apply sunscreen with at least SPF 30, wear protective clothing, and avoid the sun during the peak hours of 10am to 4pm.
If you do get severe sunburn, your doctor can prescribe a corticosteroid cream and can monitor further skin cancer screenings.
Insect bites
Mosquitoes, ticks and other insects can carry diseases and cause allergic reactions.
To avoid insect bites, use insect repellent, wear long-sleeved shirts and pants, and avoid areas with standing water.
If you are bitten by an insect and experience symptoms such as swelling, redness or difficulty breathing, immediately seek medical attention.
Food poisoning
Eating contaminated food can cause food poisoning, which can lead to symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.
To prevent food poisoning, make sure to properly store and handle food, keep raw and cooked food separate, and cook food to the recommended temperature.
If you do experience symptoms of food poisoning, seek medical attention.
The Australian Digital Health Agency is a Federal Government entity. Find out more at: https://www.digitalhealth.gov.au/
Here is the public service link:
https://www.sheppnews.com.au/news/stay-healthy-in-the-heat/
One question, good advice though it is, just when did it become the mission of the ADHA to save us all from the heat? Really odd to see them branching out in this direction!
Do have a happy and safe Festive Season!
David.
The ADHA operates under the misguided belief that anyone registered as having a My Health Record receives and reads whatever ADHA has to say. Almost no-one would read their latest 'blurb'. The purpose of it is to give the semblance that the ADHA has a purpose of relevance to convince government to keep funding it.
ReplyDeleteSo very true Andrew. Unfortunately ADHA thinks atomic data has something to with nuclear fission.
ReplyDeleteSo rather than cold fusion, we get con fusion. Make sense. The best strategy for ADHA is to create a national stage for thought-leaders and vested interests, so they may be seen to be fully endorsed by the. Commonwealth government. Clinical governance has been quiet for a while, and maybe they could connect, pretend to understand all about care and sell it as a convenience.
ReplyDeleteMutual survival is a great magnetic force.
Merry Christmas all
Dec 208:26PM - you must be referring to this - https://virtual.c3point0.au/
ReplyDeleteThe Australian Digital Health Agency will host its first Clinical Governance in Digital Health Summit in collaboration with the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care.
Focussed on the theme C3.0. Connect. Care. Confidence. the summit will bring together health and technology sector influencers to discuss the importance of safety, quality and continuous improvement in the delivery of health and care services through digital health solutions.
Join hundreds of other like-minded people looking to build the foundations of a healthier future for Australians through connected health
Many thousands of years ago our early ancestors moved very heavy weights by rolling them forward as they rested on logs of wood. Later large circular discs were cut from huge trees and each end of the log was inserted through a hole in the centre of each disc. Subsequently this contraption became a wheel and four wheels became the foundation for the cart. One or more horses were placed in front of the cart and the heavy objects were transported forward.
ReplyDeleteThe ADHA is much like the early caveman. It is trying to move a heavy weight using some rollers fashioned from tree logs Soon it will be gathering the natives from tribes scattered far and wide across the nation to invent the wheel, and progress will seen by all and a corroboree will be held to mark the occasion which will be called PROGRESS by all the tribal chiefs and we will all be amazed.