We are only a little more than halfway through the summer of 2011 and already at least five athletes and one coach have reportedly died from exertional heat stroke [1].
The fact is that heat stroke is one of the most preventable sports injuries.
To avoid heat illness, parents should make sure kids:
Links:
[1] https://www.momsteam.com/node/2791
[2] https://www.momsteam.com/node/3674
[3] https://www.momsteam.com/health-safety/hydration-safety/when-too-hot-for-sports-depends-on-heat-index
[4] https://www.momsteam.com/health-safety/hydration-safety/fluid-guidelines/drinking-fluids-before-during-and-after-sports-important-for-children
[5] https://www.momsteam.com/team-of-experts/gwenn-schurgin-okeeffe-md-faap/sports-safety/heat-illnesses-what-parents-need-to-kno
[6] https://www.momsteam.com/health-safety/heat-illness-and-hydration-myths-about-children
[7] https://www.momsteam.com/sports/blowing-cool-dry-air-under-football-shoulder-pads-reduces-risk-of-heat-illness