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Why are children at risk during early heat waves?
short by / on Thursday, 23 April, 2026
April heat now feels like May, putting children at higher risk. Dr Nehal Shah explains that kids cannot regulate body temperature efficiently. Their bodies absorb heat faster, and humidity reduces cooling through sweat, increasing dehydration risk and symptoms like dizziness, fatigue, irritability, and even fainting, making parental vigilance essential.
read more at Medical Dialogues