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What's Going Around? - Memorial Day and Sun Protection
The Friday before Memorial Day, May 27, 2016, is "Don't Fry Day". It is a good time to encourage sun safety awareness.
The long Memorial Day weekend is about to begin. As you head to the beach or relax at home, protect your family against the sun’s rays. The Friday before Memorial Day, May 27, 2016, is “Don’t Fry Day”. It is a good time to encourage sun safety awareness.
More than 3.5 million cases of skin cancer are diagnosed in the United States every year. Before going outside, protect your skin from the sun’s damaging ultraviolet (UV) rays. These tips can help:
- Always use a broad spectrum sunscreen with a minimum of 30 SPF, even when it’s cloudy. Reapply it at least every two hours and after swimming.
- Wide-brimmed hats help shade your neck and face but do not offer complete protection. Use sunscreen on these sensitive skin areas.
- Wear light-weight sun-protective clothing. Long sleeves and long pants help protect skin.
- Take advantage of shade whenever possible.
- The sun’s UV rays are most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.