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Unseasonable Heat Wave Poses Extra Risk for Children, Doctors Say

MADERA, Calif. – With an unusual early-season heat wave gripping central California this week, health experts are warning parents to be vigilant, saying children’s bodies haven’t had time to adjust to the sudden spike in temperatures. The National Weather Service (NWS)…

Ask a Doctor: How Much Water Should Your Child Drink in the Heat?

MADERA, Calif. – As an extreme heat warning takes effect across Central California, experts are sounding the alarm: heat illness can strike children fast, and it’s vital to keep them hydrated. “Dehydration and heat-related illnesses like heat exhaustion and heat…