Practice Sun Safety Daily
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Practice Sun Safety Daily
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Remember the 5 “S’s”• Slip• Slop• Slap• Sunglasses• Seek• Say no
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SlipSlip on a shirt
A long-sleeved shirt is best. If you choose a short-sleeved shirt, be sure to apply sunscreen on the exposed skin
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Slop• Slop on sunscreen.
– Use sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or higher.
– Sunscreen needs to be generously applied at least 30 minutes before sun exposure.
– Reapply sunscreen every 2 hours and after swimming or sweating
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Slap• Slap on a hat
– The head and neck are common places for skin cancer to start
– For maximum protection, wear a hat with a 3-4 inch brim all around.
– Be sure to sunscreen your ears and neck if you wear a smaller hat or baseball cap.
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Sunglasses• Wrap on sunglasses.
– Sunglasses protect the eyes and skin around the eyes.
– Choose sunglasses that block 100% of both UVA and UVB rays.
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Seek• Seek shade.
– Because the sun’s UV rays are most intense between 10 AM and 4 PM, outdoor activities should be minimized during this time
– If you are outside during this time, find some shade, and keep cool under a tree, umbrella, or structure.
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Say no• Say no to artificial rays.
– Do not use indoor tanning beds, booths, and sunlamps.
– Artificial rays are sources of artificial UV radiation.
– Indoor tanning devices are not safe!
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Remember the 5 “S’s”• Slip• Slop• Slap• Sunglasses• Seek• Say no