How to keep babies and children safe in heatwaves
Why This Matters
Key context: <p>Biological factors mean a child’s core temperature rises faster than an adult’s – and that can result in a medical emergency</p><p>Children and babies are more vulnerable in heatwaves than healthy adults. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/aug/12/uk-extreme-heat-prompts-cobra-emergency-meeting">As temperatures rise again</a>, how do we keep children safe?</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/13/how-to-keep-babies-and-children-safe-in-heatwaves">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
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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