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Practice Sun Safety Daily

Practice Sun Safety Daily. 1. Remember the 5 “S’s”. Slip Slop Slap Sunglasses Seek Say no. 2. Slip. Slip 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. 3. Slop. Slop on sunscreen.

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Practice Sun Safety Daily

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  1. Practice Sun Safety Daily 1

  2. Remember the 5 “S’s” • Slip • Slop • Slap • Sunglasses • Seek • Say no 2

  3. Slip Slip 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 3

  4. 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 4

  5. 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. 5

  6. Sunglasses • Wrap on sunglasses. • Sunglasses protect the eyes and skin around the eyes. • Choose sunglasses that block 100% of both UVA and UVB rays. 6

  7. 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. 7

  8. 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! 8

  9. Remember the 5 “S’s” • Slip • Slop • Slap • Sunglasses • Seek • Say no 9

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