Heatwave Alert: Sending children to school in scorching heat? So first know these important things, otherwise the danger may increase.

Heat Wave Alert: At present, the effects of intense heat and heat wave are being seen in many parts of the country. The Meteorological Department has already warned that the temperature may increase further in the coming days. In such a situation, children are most at risk because their immunity is weak and they get dehydrated quickly. School going children often come and go in the sun. Also, their body loses more water due to sports. If timely attention is not given, the situation can become serious and one may have to go to the hospital.

What are the symptoms of heatstroke?

The body gives many types of signals when you feel heat stroke. Ignoring these symptoms like severe headache, vomiting or nausea, weakness and fatigue, dizziness and loss of appetite can be dangerous.

School going children should take special care of these things (Heatstroke Prevention Kids)

Do not send on an empty stomach and without water

If children are going to school in scorching heat, then parents should never send them to school on an empty stomach. Make sure to give him enough water to drink before leaving the house. This keeps the body temperature balanced.

water bottle is necessary

Be sure to keep a water bottle in the child’s bag. Explain to him that he should keep drinking small amounts of water again and again. Don’t wait to feel thirsty.

Maintain salt and minerals in the body

Just water is not enough. Give ORS, lemon water or buttermilk to the child throughout the day. Due to this, essential electrolytes are maintained in the body.

wear light and loose clothes

In summer, dark colored clothes absorb more heat. Dress children in light colored and cotton clothes. This provides coolness to the body.

keep your head covered

It is very important to cover the child’s head while going out in the sun. Make a habit of using a hat, umbrella or towel. This reduces the risk of heat stroke.

protect from afternoon sun

The sunlight is the strongest between 12 o’clock and 4 o’clock. At this time, prevent the child from playing or going outside.

Provide cooling foods in tiffin

Keep light and cooling food in children’s tiffin. Things like cucumber, watermelon, curd and mint help in keeping the body cool.

stay away from junk food

In summer, fried and heavy food has a bad effect on the stomach. Keep children away from junk food and feed them light food.

little caution from parents

In this summer season, it is very important for parents to take special care of their children. Small steps like eating right, adequate water and protection from sunlight can protect them from heatstroke.