Keeping Kids Safe: Extreme Heat, Pavement Burns, and Chemical Burns

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This webpage describes how to keep kids safe from burns caused by extreme heat, hot pavement, and chemicals. It explains that children can get serious burns from walking or playing on hot surfaces during warm weather. It also warns about the dangers of chemical burns from household products. The article gives tips like making sure kids wear shoes outside, checking playground equipment before use, and keeping dangerous chemicals out of reach. It encourages parents to watch their children closely and know what to do if a burn happens.

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Focus Areas: CBRNE; Everyday Emergency; Severe Weather; Trauma

Audience: Families & Children

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Burns; Burns, Chemical; Environmental Exposure; First Aid; Pediatrics; Heat Stress Disorders; Extreme Heat; Hot Temperature

Institutions: Western Regional Alliance for Pediatric Emergency Management (WRAP-EM)

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The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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