Health Tip: Don't Leave Kids in the Car Alone: MedlinePlus

Health Tip: Don't Leave Kids in the Car Alone: MedlinePlus

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Health Tip: Don't Leave Kids in the Car Alone

Even for a minute

URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_129365.html

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By Diana Kohnle

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

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(HealthDay News) -- Temperatures inside a car with the windows closed or nearly closed can skyrocket quickly. This can lead to life-threatening hyperthermia (heat stroke).
So caregivers must never leave children inside a car, even on a cloudy day.
The Safe Kids USA website offers these safety reminders:

• Never leave your child alone inside a car, even for a minute.
• Always lock your car and trunk when you leave, which will prevent a child from entering a hot car.
• Let other caregivers know when you have dropped your child off somewhere.
• Place your purse, briefcase, phone or other necessary item in the backseat next to your child. This will prevent you from leaving your child in the car by mistake.

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