Exposure to extreme heat can cause illness and death. The most serious heat illness is heat stroke. Other heat illness, such as heat exhaustion, heat cramp and heat rash should be avoided. There are precautions that children can take at any time temperatures are too high:

It is important to know symptoms of heat exhaustion:

Symptoms of Heat Stroke:

Risk factors for heat illness include: high temperature and humidity, direct sun exposure- no breeze, serious physical work or activity, low liquid intake, waterproof clothing and lack of recent exposure to hot environments.

References

American Academy of Pediatrics. (2021). Heat Safety Tips for Parents and Caregivers. Retrieved from https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-play/Pages/Heat-Safety-Tips.aspx

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2021). Extreme Heat: A Prevention Guide to Promote Your Personal Health and Safety. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/heattips.html

National Weather Service. (n.d.). Heat Safety for Kids and Pets. Retrieved from https://www.weather.gov/safety/heat-kids

American Red Cross. (n.d.). Heat Safety Tips for Parents. Retrieved from https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/heat-wave/heat-safety-tips-for-parents.html[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *