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Use of Cooling Centers to Prevent Heat-Related Illness

CDC identifies strong physiological support for cooling and limited direct center-outcome evidence, with access barriers involving awareness, transportation, pets, hours, stigma, and perceived need.

Reviewed July 24, 2026

CDC National Center for Environmental Health, Climate and Health Technical Report Series, 2017.

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CDC identifies strong physiological support for cooling and limited direct center-outcome evidence, with access barriers involving awareness, transportation, pets, hours, stigma, and perceived need.

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