July 2009 E-Bulletin
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Heat Alerts! Hot, humid weather increases the risk for dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. The body cools itself by the evaporation of sweat from the skin. However, when humidity is high less sweat can evaporate. Children are more at risk for dehydration than adults because:
During heat alerts, keep children indoors. On warm days, give children water before, during, and after playing outside. The amount of water children need depends on their age, activity, and how much they sweat. In general, children under six years old need about:
Have children sip additional water for 2-3 hours after the activity until they produce a large amount of light-coloured urine. For more information about:
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