Rising temperatures poses serious threats to children's health


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A boy cools off at a fire hydrant in the Hamilton Heights area in the Manhattan borough of New York. It is critical for parents to recognise the unique vulnerabilities of children during periods of elevated temperatures. Photo: CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP/Getty Images/TNS

Climate change has led to higher temperatures each year and longer stretches of hot days, and parents increasingly need to be aware of the risks of heat-related illness on children.

If you feel hot, your kids are likely feeling hotter. In paediatrics, our mantra emphasises that kids are not little adults. It is critical to recognise the unique vulnerabilities of children during periods of elevated temperatures.

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