Too many children have died in Canada from heatstroke because they were left unattended in a hot vehicle - this is known as paediatric vehicular heatstroke. These deaths are preventable. We can all play a role to ensure another child doesn't die because they were left alone in a hot vehicle.
Why are hot vehicles dangerous for kids?
Your car is like an oven – the temperature inside can rise very quickly even on days that aren't very hot or sunny
Safety tips to prevent paediatric vehicular heatstroke
Paediatric vehicular heatstroke can be prevented - learn about key safety tips to prevent these tragedies from happening.
Related information
- Hot Car Warning – Canada Safety Council
- Kids in hot cars – Montreal Children's Hospital
- Kids and Cars
- noheatstroke.org