UKHSA issues red heat-health alerts across England

• Red heat-health alerts issued across six English regions (West Midlands, East Midlands, South East, South West, London, and East of England) by UKHSA, indicating highest level of risk from extreme heat
• Clinicians should prepare for increased presentations of heat-related illness and exacerbations of chronic conditions in affected populations during alert period
• Enhanced vigilance recommended for vulnerable groups including elderly patients, those on certain medications, and individuals with cardiovascular or respiratory comorbidities

The West Midlands, East Midlands, South East, South West, London, and East of England will be under a red heat-health alert.

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