Health Tip: Children Are Vulnerable in the Heat

Children are particularly vulnerable to extreme heat, so it's important to protect them during the hottest days of summer.

The American Academy of Pediatrics offers these suggestions:

• Find an air-conditioned spot where your children can cool down. If your home isn't air conditioned, find a place where they can go to cool off, such as a public library.
• Encourage children to drink water regularly, even before they are thirsty.
• Allow for more rest time than usual, as heat can make children tired.
• Have the kids take a cool bath, or use a cool mist spray.
• Never leave children unattended in a vehicle.