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Doctors Flag Infant Heat-Stroke Risk as 31 Children Die (2025)

7/21/2026

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Doctors now list heat exposure as an injury risk for infants and toddlers in summer heat waves.
Katherine Williamson of Rady Children’s Health warned that children sweat less and overheat faster, urging parents to keep kids out of peak heat, dress them in loose light clothing, use sunscreen, and give water-rich foods.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported 31 child heat-stroke deaths in 2025 and advises an item reminder.

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Doctors now list heat exposure as an injury risk for infants and toddlers in summer heat waves.
Katherine Williamson of Rady Children’s Health warned that children sweat less and overheat faster, urging parents to keep kids out of peak heat, dress them in loose light clothing, use sunscreen, and give water-rich foods.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported 31 child heat-stroke deaths in 2025 and advises an item reminder.