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VEHICULAR HEAT STROKE FACTS
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- Heatstroke is the leading cause of non-crash, vehicle-related deaths in children under 15.
- Heatstroke begins when the core body temperature reaches about 104 degrees.
- A core body temperature of about 107 degrees is lethal.
- In 2018 52 children died of vehicular heatstroke.
- 80% of a vehicles temperature increase happens in the first 10 minutes and can reach 125 degrees.
- Children have died from heatstroke in cars in temps as low as 60 degrees.
- Cracking a window and/or air conditioning does little to keep it cool once the car is turned off.
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VEHICULAR HEAT STROKE PREVENTION
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- Open the backdoor of your vehicle to make sure the backseat is empty before locking (even if you think you are childless).
- Keep a stuffed animal in the car seat. Move the stuffed animal to the front passenger seat as a reminder when your child is with you.
- Put your phone, laptop, purse, left shoe or another essential item next to your child.
- Teach your kids that cars are not a place to play and always lock the doors to prevent access from curious children.
- Ask your childcare provider to call if the child doesn't show up for care as expected.
- If you see a child alone in a locked car, get them out immediately and call 911.
- A child in distress due to heat should be removed from the vehicle as quickly as possible and rapidly cooled.
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SIGNS & SYMPTOMS
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PREVENTION TIPS
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