As the school year comes to a close, our thoughts quickly turn to summer vacations, pool time and fun outside activities. While summer is filled with fun activities, a good time can be ruined by a bad sunburn. Following these ABC rules of sensible sun protection can reduce your risk of sunning now and paying later.
A = ALWAYS use sunscreen. Check on the bottles or with your pediatrician for the recommended SPF to screen against UV and other harmful rays for your child.
B = BE aware of the sun between the hours of 10AM and
2PM. This is when the sun's rays are at their strongest.
C = COMMON sense Using good sun sense at an early age affords skin protection later in life against common forms of skin cancers. Using a hat, an umbrella at the beach and sunscreen can give you protection against even the most dangerous sun rays.
AND remember, one of the best ways parents can stress sun safety is by example!
Have a great summer vacation everyone and check back the end of August for new school health news!
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