What You Need to Know Before Sending Your Kids Out In This Extreme Cold

It’s bad enough for adults in the frigid weather, but children are even more vulnerable. With the winter break from school, they are more likely to want to play outside. Dr. Steve Lauer, a pediatrician at The University of Kansas Health System, has advice for parents, including how long it’s safe to let the kids be outside, how to tell if they have frostbite and what to do about it, whether extreme cold can hurt a child’s lungs and when to seek medical advice after your child slips and falls.


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