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Forgetting a child in the car can happen to anyone, especially if your routine is interrupted. (Photo: AP)

Temperature’s Risin

Hot Cars Can Turn Deadly in One Hour A lot can happen at 160 degrees Fahrenheit: Eggs fry, salmonella bacteria dies and human skin will suffer third-degree burns. If a car is parked in the sun on a hot summer day, its dashboard can hit about 160 degrees in about an hour. One hour
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When playing or exercising outdoors in the summer heat, children should take frequent breaks and drink plenty of water. (Photo: Thinkstock)

Summer Safety

Protecting Children from the Heat Hot temperatures and high humidity can put nearly anyone at risk for dehydration and heat stroke, but children are especially vulnerable. A deadly phenomenon seen every summer is children being left in or becoming trapped in hot cars. These
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