FREDERICTON — Health officials are recommending people take precautions against the heat and a humidex that could soar to 39 degrees in parts of New Brunswick.
The province has issued a heat alert for Fredericton, Miramichi, St. Stephen, the interior regions of the Acadian Peninsula and the Carleton, Sunbury and York counties.
The Health Department says people should check on those most at risk for heat-related illness to make sure they are properly protected.
That includes seniors over 65, children under four, people who are overweight, anyone taking certain prescription medications and those with certain chronic medical conditions.
Dr. Jennifer Russell, acting chief medical officer of health, says the main cause of illness and death during a heat wave is the aggravation of pre-existing respiratory and cardiovascular diseases.
People are also being told not to leave pets inside their parked car.
