Be Safe in the Sun

Safety tips from the American Academy of Dermatology

• Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a sun Protection Factor (SPF) of at least 15.
   
• Reapply sunscreen every 2 hours when outdoors, even on cloudy days.
   
• Wear protective, tightly woven clothing, such as a long-sleeve shirt and pants.
   
• Wear wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses when outdoors.
    
• Stay in the shade whenever possible.
   
• Avoid reflective surfaces, which can reflect up to 85% of the sun's damaging rays.
   
• Protect children.  Minimize sun exposure and apply sunscreen to children aged 6 months and older.
  
• No shadow???? Seek the shade!  If your shadow is shorter than you are, you're likely to sunburn.
  
• Avoid tanning beds.

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