As temperatures rise, heatwaves can pose serious health risks, particularly for older adults, young children, pregnant women, people with chronic health conditions, and those who work outdoors. Taking simple precautions can help prevent heat-related illnesses.

During a heatwave, staying hydrated is one of the most important protective measures. Drink water regularly throughout the day. Make sure to check on vulnerable family members, friends, or neighbours as older people and young children can become dehydrated much faster than others. Watch for warning signs such as dizziness, confusion, fatigue, or high body temperature, and seek medical advice if symptoms develop.

Overheating, heat exhaustion and heatstroke can occur rapidly, making it important to stay cool. Keep indoor spaces as comfortable as possible by blocking direct sunlight during the day and allowing fresh air to circulate when temperatures drop in the early morning or evening. If your home becomes too warm, consider spending time in air-conditioned public spaces. Older adults, people living alone or in isolation, and individuals with disabilities can register with their local council so they can be contacted and supported during periods of extreme weather or other emergencies.

If you have to go outside, try to stay in the shade, especially during the hottest part of the day, typically between 11am and 3pm. Make sure to wear suncream, a hat, sunglasses and loose and light clothing. Pay special attention when doing sports to make sure that heat, dehydration, and fatigue do not compromise your health.

Even after temperatures begin to fall, it is important to remain alert for signs of dehydration or heat exhaustion.

Please see the below list of helpful websites:

🌞Heatwave: how to cope in hot weather - NHS

🌞Les recommandations en cas de vague de chaleur - Ministère de la Santé, de la Famille, de l'Autonomie

Rising temperatures and heat waves pose a serious risk to our health. Heat can cause fatigue, headaches and can also lead to dehydration or heat stroke.

Simple actions can prevent these serious and harmful consequences to your health. You can consult the CERN Heatwave Action Plan for the latest information and news.

With spring here and summer just around the corner, it’s time to get back outdoors and enjoy the warmer and sunnier weather. But as we embrace the coming season, another season quietly returns with it: tick season.

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Seasonal allergies, often called hay fever, are a common condition that affects lots of people each year. Medically known as allergic rhinitis, they occur when the immune system overreacts to airborne allergens such as pollen from trees and grasses. Symptoms can range from mildly annoying to significantly disruptive, especially during peak allergy seasons in spring and autumn.

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Observed in March, International HPV Awareness Day shines a spotlight on the human papillomavirus (HPV) and the cancers it can cause, while also emphasising that many of these cancers are preventable.

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Flu cases have been particularly high this winter season, and experts warn that the peak may not yet have been reached. This rise in infections highlights the importance of taking preventive measures to protect yourself and those around you.

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The holiday season is often a whirlwind of activities: gift shopping, meal planning, back-to-back invitations, partying... A festive marathon that, while being heartwarming, can also exhaust the body and mind. Between stress, fatigue, and indulgences, our balance can waver without us even realising it.

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Although the region is rich in outdoor activities year-round, we’re fortunate that with the first snowfall, winter sports are ushered into the mix —from skiing and snowboarding to Nordic skiing, ice skating and snowshoeing. These activities are an excellent way to stay active and appreciate the impressive mountain scenery, but they also carry certain risks that can easily be underestimated.

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Movember is almost here — and it’s more than just moustaches.

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers among men[1], especially those over the age of 50[2]. Early detection through regular screenings can significantly improve outcomes, which is why awareness and proactive health checks are so important.

Encompassed in the campaign is also the awareness of testicular cancer. Testicular cancer is less common than prostate cancer, but it primarily affects younger men[3]. Self-checks and regular screenings can help to detect the cancer early.

For more information on the cancer awareness campaign this November with the Medical Service, please visit their website: Cancer awareness and prevention | HSE unit at CERN

Throughout the month of November, the “Month Without Tobacco” initiative provides you with the tools and support needed to succeed in stopping smoking. Please click on the title for more information.