Summer is a favorite time of the year for many with warm, sunny days. But it's important to remember extremely hot summer temperatures can be dangerous and even deadly.
During periods of elevated temperature, your body must work more intensely to maintain its internal temperature of 98.6 degrees, leading to the threat of dehydration, among other things. Beyond the risks to people, extreme heat increases a number of exposures. For example, vehicles can break down if there aren't enough fluids to keep the car cool and functional as it reacts to the increased heat.
Of the numerous risks that can occur with increased heat, a heatstroke is often overlooked. Children, especially those under a year old, are at risk because their body's temperature rises 3 to 5 times faster than an adult's, and they're often too young to alert others for help.
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