Scorching heat posing risks for 26 M students on vacation, expert warns

With more than 26 million students now on school break, a child expert is raising concerns over the dangers of extreme heat-especially for children who spend long hours outdoors or in homes without proper cooling.

- By MERLINA HERNANDO MALIPOT

"Children, especially those under five, are more vulnerable to scorching weather," said Save the Children's Early Childhood Care and Development Advisor Joy Sampang. “They are less able to regulate their body temperature while playing outdoors,” she added.

As temperatures rise, parents and communities are urged to take proactive steps to keep children safe and healthy during the sweltering summer months.