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Tips for People Who Take Medication: Coping With Hot Weather

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This tip sheet explores climate change, hot weather, and impacts of heat on people who use medication to manage mental health and other health conditions. It offers steps for individuals and communities to enhance safety and build resilience.

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PEP23-01-01-001
Publication Date
February 2023
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