DYK: On average, every 10 days a child dies from heatstroke in a vehicle? In more than half of these deaths, the caregiver forgot the child was in the car, according to Safe Kids Worldwide.

The following infographic by Safe Kids Worldwide provides an overview of what parents, families, teachers, administrators, and providers need to know about heatstroke prevention.

Partner with parents and families to help “reduce the number of deaths from heatstroke by remembering to ACT.” Use this downloadable resource in four easy ways:

1. E-mail to parents and families.
2. Share on Facebook and Twitter.
3. Download, print, and distribute to parents and families.
4. Place it on the family communication board.

Open PDF in a new window to download and print.

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