Preventing HeatRelated Illness and Death Among People Most at Risk During Excessive Heat Events

Published:
July 27, 2023

What You Need To Know

  • The NJDOH Consumer, Environmental, and Occupational Health Service released an advisory about heat-related illness and death among people most at risk of heat-related health impacts.
  • NJDOH suggests reminding patients that heat events are not just uncomfortable, but can be dangerous. If they are experiencing signs of heat stroke or symptoms of heat exhaustion that do not improve within one hour, they should seek immediate medical attention.
Due to increased temperatures in New Jersey, the NJDOH is suggesting that healthcare professionals remind patients to be on alert for symptoms of heat stroke and heat exhaustion. Patients who experience symptoms of heat stroke should call 911. Patients who are vomiting or experiencing symptoms of heat exhaustion that do not improve within 1 hour should seek immediate medical attention.

For More Information

Click here to view the NJDOH advisory alert.  To refer patients without air conditioning to cooling centers, please visit https://www.nj211.org/nj-cooling-centers or call 2-1-1.