UNACCUSTOMED to sunshine and dry weather, Irish people are being urged to follow Australia's slip, slop, slap, seek and slide advice as temperatures soar this week.
While other parts of Europe are sweltering with the mercury hitting 40C, residents of the island nation are being warned to protect themselves against oppressive conditions of close to 26C.
Dublin-based pharmacist, Thomas Conefrey, stressed that while getting out in the sun would boost vitamin D levels "we should all be taking some common-sense steps to make sure that we do not over-expose ourselves to the sun".
"It is really important that everyone enjoys the warm weather responsibly and to visit their local pharmacy for advice on how to protect themselves," he said.
Conefrey added that in addition to applying sunscreen regularly, follically challenged people should wear hats.
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