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What to do if you think someone has heat exhaustion or heatstroke

What to do if you think someone has heat exhaustion or heatstroke
BBC Health Extra Thursday 11 June 2026, 10:28 UTC 1 min read
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Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.

Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.
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