SUN SAFETY: PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY

1. Do not sunbathe.
2. Avoid unnecessary sun exposure, especially between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., the peak hours for harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
3. Stay in the shade whenever possible.
4. When outdoors, use sunscreen that protects against UVA and UVB rays and has a sun protection factor of 15 or greater. Apply them liberally, uniformly, and frequently, even on cloudy days.
5. Reapply sunscreen every two hours when outdoors, especially if you’re swimming or sweating.
6. When exposed to sunlight, wear protective clothing such as long pants, long-sleeved shirts, broad-brimmed hats, and UV-protective sunglasses.
7. Wear protective, tightly woven clothing.
8. Dark colors give more protection.
9. Wear a 4-inch-wide broad-brimmed hat and sunglasses with UV protective lenses.
10. Stay away from artificial tanning devices.
11. Teach your children good sun protection habits at an early age: The damage that leads to adult skin cancers starts in childhood.
12. Avoid reflective surfaces, which can reflect up to 85% of the sun's damaging rays.
13. Examine your skin head to toe at least once every three months.