Why are children more vulnerable to heat?

You're warming up, I know it and I'm sure of it! The same happens to me as o heat of the last days really… not fighting!

There are some groups of people, however, who are more vulnerable to heat and high temperatures.

These are the following:

• People over 65 years old
• Children under 5 years old
• People with chronic diseases
• Those who exercise or work outdoors

Children are more vulnerable in the heat as their body loses fluids more quickly and as a result they become dehydrated more easily. Also, children generate heat faster because of their size. Thus, you should protect them from direct exposure to the sun when the temperatures are very high and watch out for any overexertion.

Possible symptoms

• Headache
• Motion sickness
• Dizziness
• Vomiting
• Fast breathing
• Tachycardia

Protect your child. Prevention is everything!