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Be Safe in the Sun

7/7/2017

 
Nobody wants to stay inside when the sun’s shining. So when you’re outside, be safe and protect yourself and your family from getting too much sun.
Sun Safety Tips:
  • Check the UV index daily
    • A UV index of 3 or higher means that you need to use extra caution to protect your skin.  The sun’s rays are strongest between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. so try to reduce your time in the sun during these hours. In Canada between April and September, the UV Index can be 3 or more from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., even when it’s cloudy.
  • Seek Shade
    • If your shadow is shorter than you are, it’s time to find some shade.
  • Cover Up
    • Cover up as much of your skin as you can - clothes provide better protection than sunscreen; wear a hat.  Many skin cancers happen on the face and neck so be sure to put sunscreen on your ears, chin and neck even when you’re wearing a hat.
  • Wear sunglasses
    • Sunglasses can help prevent damage to your eyes so keep your shades on and make sure your children do too. Close-fitting ones with UVA and UVB protection in a wraparound style are the best option.
  • Use Sunscreeen properly
    • Use an SPF of 30 or higher.
    • Make sure the sunscreen is labelled broad-spectrum (offers both UVA and UVB protection).
    • If you’re in the water, make sure your sunscreen is water-resistant
    • Apply a generous amount and put it on before make-up
    • Use a lip balm with SPF – your lips need protection too

Talk to your health care provider about any changes to your skin like:
  • a birthmark or a mole that changes shape, colour, size or surface
  • any new growth on your skin – pale, pearly nodules that may grow larger and crust, or red, scaly, sharply defined patches
  • any sore that doesn’t heal
  • any patch of skin that bleeds, oozes, swells, itches or becomes red and bumpy

Preventative Health Care – the Easiest Way to Protect Your Future!

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