Key Takeaway
Biological factors mean a child’s core temperature rises faster than an adult’s – and that can result in a medical emergencyChildren and babies are more vulnerable in heatwaves than healthy adults. As temperatures rise again, how do we keep children safe?
Published August 13, 2026 · Category: News
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Biological factors mean a child’s core temperature rises faster than an adult’s – and that can result in a medical emergency
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Children and babies are more vulnerable in heatwaves than healthy adults. As temperatures rise again, how do we keep children safe?
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Originally published at www.theguardian.com.
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Biological factors mean a child’s core temperature rises faster than an adult’s – and that can result in a medical emergencyChildren and babies are more vulnerable in heatwaves than healthy adults. As temperatures rise again, how do we keep children safe? Continue reading...
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This story was reported by The Guardian World.