What to do
- Confusion, seizure, collapse or breathlessness: emergency help now. Unable to cool or needing advice: seek help without waiting 30 minutes.
- Go somewhere cool and cool your skin. Drink water if able to swallow.
- Get help if worse or not better in 30 minutes.
- If needing urgent care, do not drive. Ask someone to stay and help.
- Baby: do not copy adult water/volumes. Request medical feeding/fluid advice. Prescribed fluid restriction: follow their plan and seek advice. Cool skin now. Do not force drinking.
What to avoid
- With confusion or seizure, do not wait 30 minutes.
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