Pediatric Heatstroke Awareness

Warmer weather brings opportunities to spend time outside with family and friends, but it also brings additional risks to children unattended in vehicles - pediatric heatstroke.?Pediatric heatstroke is a dangerous risk that must be taken seriously. In just a few minutes unattended children in a hot car can experience lethal consequences.

This week, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is launching their annual pediatric heatstroke public action campaign that will last through the summer. Sunday, May 1st is National Heatstroke Prevention Day. So, what can we do to help keep children safe??

• Never leave a child unattended in a car
• Place something like a phone or a purse in a backseat to help you remember children in back seats.?
• If you see an unattended child in a locked car call emergency services and stay with the vehicle.?More tips are available here: https://www.nhtsa.gov/press-releases/nhtsa-reminds-parents-look-before-you-lock.?

Hyundai is an industry leader equipping new vehicles with sensing and door logic technologies to help remind caregivers of children potentially left behind in a vehicle.?To learn more about Hyundai's Rear Occupant Alert please click here.

?As always, please buckle up.