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Tezzbuzz Desk-The effect of extreme heat and heatwave is continuously increasing across the country. In many states the temperature has crossed 45 degrees Celsius. In such weather, small children and newborns are most at risk. According to health experts, children’s body heats up very quickly and they sweat less, due to which the risk of heat stroke increases rapidly.

Doctors say that even a little carelessness in summer can take a toll on children’s health. Therefore, parents need to pay special attention to children’s diet, clothing and daily care.

Why does heat stroke occur in children?

According to health experts and the National Health Mission, the body of small children is weak in controlling the temperature. In extreme heat their body gets heated quickly and they sweat less. This can cause the body temperature to increase rapidly and lead to heat stroke. Especially it is considered very important to protect children aged 5 to 6 years from strong sunlight and hot winds.

How to protect children from heat stroke?

• Keep children in a cool and ventilated place
• Do not go out in strong sunlight
• Do not leave alone in a closed room or car
• Keep feeding water or milk from time to time
• keep checking body temperature
• Take special care of children’s cleanliness

Doctors say that it is most important to ensure that there is no shortage of water in the body of children.

How to dress children in summer?

During summer season, children should wear light, loose and cotton clothes. Cotton clothes absorb sweat and keep the body cool. Wearing too thick or tight clothes prevents the body heat from escaping. Apart from this, bathing children with cold water and cleaning the body with wet cloth is also considered beneficial.

Do not ignore these symptoms at all

If the child suddenly becomes irritable, sleeps excessively, vomits, has high fever or has trouble breathing, contact the doctor immediately. These can be serious signs of heat stroke.

Experts say that parents often ignore these early symptoms, which can become serious problems later. Therefore, there is a need to be extra cautious about the health of children during the summer season.