Wednesday

Summertime Safety

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mintor99 said...

Sun Safety

It is a well-known fact that exposure to the sun puts people at risk for skin cancer and premature aging. Most of that exposure comes during childhood (80% of a person's lifetime sun exposure occurs before they reach 21 years old). Regular use of sunscreen can reduce the risk of skin cancer by almost 78%. There are many sunscreen products on the market now for kids over 6 months old. You should choose one that contains UVA and UVB protection and has a SPF factor of 15 or higher (especially true for kids with light skin). Apply the cream about 30 to 45 minutes before they go out in the sun and reapply every 2 hours or sooner, if they are in the water.