New recommendations for kids playing sports in extreme heat
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Posted: 08/08/2011
The American Academy of Pediatrics says playing sports in the heat is OK for healthy young people.
But they warn you need to take certain precautions.
- Be sure to drink plenty of water
- Take more frequent timeouts, and
- Make sure there is emergency treatment on the sidelines.
The recommendations come a week after two Georgia high school football players died following practices in 90-plus degree heat.
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