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Unseasonable Heat Wave Poses Extra Risk for Children, Doctors Say

March 17, 2026

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)…