It’s summer, which means lots of outdoor playtime for the kids in your life. But when it comes to fun in the sun, protecting children from heat-related illnesses, like heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heatstroke, is essential.
Children are more vulnerable to heat-related illnesses than adults, says Dr. Akilah Grimes, a pediatrician at Atrium Health Levine Children’s Suburban Pediatrics.
“Their body surface area is smaller than adults, which can contribute to heat-related illnesses,” said…
