FESTIVAL goers are being urged to keep an eye on their health during their weekends of fun.

This festival season, Hampshire County Council have released their top tips for staying healthy for revellers.

Some of the tips for music lovers include them checking they have had an MMR vaccination, as measles spread fast in close mixing environments.

Another top tip is to stay hydrated, which can be done by taking a refillable bottle to top up at water stations.

Other tips include packing sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat and remembering that all drugs are potentially dangerous, as festival goers don’t know the strength and purity of what they might be taking or how their body will react.

The council continues to advise people to know where to find medical attention and if they become unwell from taking drugs they should be honest with medics and welfare teams about what they have consumed.

Cllr Judith Grajewski, executive member for public health at the local authority, said: “Going to a summer festival is great time to let your hair down and relax but some advance planning will allow you to enjoy your experience to the full.

"Being in the great outdoors mixing with huge crowds and sharing communal facilities - it makes sense to be prepared so that nothing spoils your fun.”

Revellers are encouraged to be aware of their alcohol limits, as it can make people vulnerable to theft and assault, alternate alcohol with soft drinks, never leave drinks unattended and don’t accept a drink from a stranger.

Customers should also take an antibacterial handwash and use frequently to avoid an upset stomach.

Camping stoves, as well as BBQs, are also a hazard as they can cause carbon monoxide poisoning.

These should never be brought into a tent or awning, even in cold or wet weather and the colourless, odourless gas is given off even hours after a BBQ has stopped smoking.

Hampshire County Council's last piece of advise is for festival goers to look out for their friends and if they suspect someone is unwell they should seek medical assistance by dialling 111 or take them to the festival medical centre.

In an emergency when someone is seriously ill or injured or if their life is at risk, dial 999.