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News Featured Stories- October 10, 2017 62
A new study by Consumer Reports states that hot cars can be a threat for children year round, not just during the summer months.
Testing showed that the temperature inside a car reaching more than 105° F in just an hour, even with a temperature outside of 61°F.
"Temperatures that might seem comfortable for adults can quickly become dangerous for children," said Orly Avitzur, M.D., medical director for Consumer Reports in a statement. "And elderly passengers who can't care for themselves, or those with cognitive problems, can also be at risk if they're left in a car on even a mild day."
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