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Sun safety tips
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You and your baby or child
Cover up. Wear light-colored, long-sleeved
can sunburn in only 15
shirts, pants, and a wide-brimmed hat made
minutes depending on the
from breathable fabric. When you buy
UV index value. If the UV
sunglasses, make sure they provide
index is low (from 0-2), the
protection against both UVA and UVB rays.
risk of getting too much
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sun is low, and no
Limit your time in the sun. Keep out of the
protection is needed. If the
sun and heat between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
When your shadow is shorter than you, the
UV index is between 3 and
7, you need protection. A sun is very strong. Look for places with lots of shade, like a park with big trees, partial roofs,
awnings, umbrellas or gazebo tents. Always take an umbrella to the beach.
UV index higher than 8
calls for extra protection. Use the UV Index forecast. Tune into local radio and TV stations or check online for the
UV index forecast in your area. When the UV index is 3 or higher, wear protective clothing,
In the tropics, the index
sunglasses, and sunscreen.
could be higher than 10.
Use sunscreen. Put sunscreen on when the UV index is 3 or more.
Drink liquids (especially water). If sunny days are also hot and humid stay cool and hydrated to avoid heat illness.
Dehydration is dangerous and thirst is not always a good indicator of how often you should drink liquids.
Avoid using tanning beds. If you do use them, understand the risks and learn how to protect yourself.
For more information visit: kidshealth.org/parent/firstaid_safe/outdoor/sun_safety.html
Have a Safe, Healthy and
Fun Summer Break!!