Severe heat wave is life-threatening: how to prevent forgetting children in cars

United Hatzalah warns of an increase in cases of fainting, dehydration, and heatstroke during the heat wave, with emphasis on infants, children, the elderly, and people with disabilities. The organization recommends staying in the shade or air conditioning, drinking plenty of fluids, and preventing leaving children in cars, after dozens of children were forgotten in recent years in vehicles in extreme weather, leading to dehydration, heatstroke, and even death.

United Hatzalah warns of an increase in cases of fainting, dehydration, and heatstroke during the severe heat wave, emphasizing that the danger is especially significant for infants, children, the elderly, and people with disabilities. The organization calls on the public to exercise extra caution to reduce harm. In addition, United Hatzalah warns against forgetting children and toddlers in vehicles; according to the organization, dozens of children and toddlers have been forgotten in recent years in cars during extreme weather, leading to dehydration, heatstroke, and even death. Recommendations include staying as much as possible in shaded or air-conditioned places, drinking plenty of fluids, and paying special attention to preventing leaving children and toddlers in cars. United Hatzalah stated: "It is important and recommended to stay in these days as much as possible in shaded or air-conditioned places and to drink plenty of fluids. The readiness of thousands of United Hatzalah volunteers will be increased to provide rapid and immediate medical response as needed."