
Protect children from heat wave #BeatTheHeatIndia Young children and infants are more vulnerable to heat wave than healthy adults. Their bodies generate more heat (higher metabolic rate), sweat less and get dehydrated easily. Further, they are dependent on parents/caregivers for taking care of their needs and keeping them safe. For infants/toddlers Keep them in a cool, shaded place; breastfeed infants regularly/give enough milk and water to toddlers. Cool them down by sponging with lukewarm water. Watch out for these symptoms: high body temperature with lethargy, sunken and dry eyes, loose skin, dry mouth and less urination. If they show any of these symptoms, take them to a doctor immediately. Remember, the medication used for a fever will not work for heat-related ailments. Never give them medicines on your own. For young/school going children Give them plenty of fluids (water, homemade drinks like lassi, torani , lemon water, fruit juice, butterm