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Call 911 NOW if you are having:

  • Chest Pain
  • Difficulty Breathing
  • Severe Bleeding
  • Sudden Weakness or Numbness
  • A Medical Emergency
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Heat Rash (Children)

Heat rash in young children can look uncomfortable, but it's usually not serious.

Call Doctor If:

  • The heat rash is still visible after 3 or 4 days
  • Gets worse
  • Causes serious itching
  • Oozes pus or swells
  • Is red or tender

 

1. Treat Symptoms

  • Give your child a cool bath.
  • Put your child in an air conditioned room, or position a fan so that a gentle breeze blows over her.
  • Avoid creams or ointments that may irritate the skin.

2. Dress for the Heat

  • Dress your child in soft, lightweight, cotton clothing to help absorb moisture.

3. Keep Your Child Hydrated

  • Make sure your child is getting enough fluids when the weather is hot.

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Reviewed by Renee A Alli, MD on August 03, 2011
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