Protecting kids in extreme heat: Phoenix ER physician describes signs, symptoms

Nearly 3,000 people in Arizona have been hospitalized with signs of heat-related illness so far this year, according to data from the Arizona Department of Health Services. At least 145 of those cases involved children 17 and younger.

With summer temperatures soaring, ABC15 asked Jaron Smith, a physician at Phoenix Children’s, how to best make sure your kids are staying safe. While outdoor activity is sometimes unavoidable, Smith recommends limiting that activity to the early morning hours or late evenings.

He also said there are some important signs and symptoms to look out for…

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