We've heard about it every summer for years, but somehow it still happens, kids dying in hot cars.
On average 40 kids die in hot cars every year, with most incidents happening towards the end of a typical work week.
Dr. Benjamin Hoffman is a pediatrician and expert on child safety and sits down with Melanie Cole in this encore episode from August 2020 to discuss how fast cars can get too hot, how long it takes for kids to be affected by heat, staying hydrated, and the importance of parents keeping to their routines.
And when it comes to kids in hot cars, if you see something, say something.
Encore Episode: Hot Car Deaths: How Are They Still Happening?
Featuring:
Benjamin Hoffman, MD, CPST-I, FAAP
Dr. Benjamin Hoffman is a pediatrician and nationally recognized expert in child injury prevention and education. He currently serves as Director of the Tom Sargent Safety Center at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, and as Director of the Oregon Center for Children and Youth with Special Health Needs. He provides comprehensive care to children and teens of all ages, from well-child care to management of complex medical issues.