Intense heat is making it's way through Manitoba. Here's some tips to keep yourself healthy and safe.

Dr. Heejune Chang, a Medical Officer of Health at Winnipeg Regional Health Authority, wants people to keep themselves safe during this heat and humidity.

"You don't want to be out in the heat that long," Dr. Chang said. 

She says that, if you are feeling sort of faint, tired or even getting heat rash, is a warning sign that you have already been outside for too long.

"You shouldn't even get to that point," Dr. Chang said.

To keep yourself from getting there, Dr. Chang has a few tips.

Alter your behavior

If you work or play sports outside, Dr. Chang says you should be taking more breaks and drinking more water.

"Have a plan," she said. "If you know you're going to be outside all day, then plan to all go cool down."

Watch the people around you as well. If they start to seem sick, faint or tired, that's a warning sign for everyone that you've been out for too long and should seek shade immediately.

Drink ahead

"You don't wait until you're thirsty," Dr. Chang said. "Drinking smaller amounts more frequently instead of large amounts at once [is better]."

WRHA recommends water as the specific liquid of choice, while food doesn't particularly matter.

Keep an eye on your kid

There is no specific timetable for having kids outside, but Dr. Chang suggests keeping an eye on them.

"Make sure they are drinking water frequently, keep an eye on them, see if they are behaving differently, getting red, or getting sleepy," Dr. Chang suggested. 

Children are more susceptible to heat problems when the temperature rises.

Environment Canada lists the symptoms of heat illness as dizziness/fainting, nausea, rapid breathing and heartbeat and extreme thirst. They also remind you to never leave people or pets inside a parked car.