Qatar
Parents advised to be 'SMART' to protect children from summer heat and related illnesses
Parents advised to be 'SMART' to protect children from summer heat and related illnesses
July 14, 2021 | 11:16 PM
'A child’s temperature can rise five times faster than an adult’s temperature, especially on hot days'
With schools closed and children at home for the long summer break, Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has reminded parents and caregivers to ensure that children are not exposed to excessive heat and humidity in order to protect them from heat-related illnesses, which are more common during the summer months.
Experts at HMC have warned parents to exercise caution and refrain from exposing children to high temperature or humidity if they choose to do any outdoor activities with them, especially with the gradual lifting of Covid-19 restrictions on outdoors and sporting activities in Qatar.
July 14, 2021 | 11:16 PM