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Practice Sun Safety Daily

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

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SlipSlip 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

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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

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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.

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Sunglasses• Wrap on sunglasses.

– Sunglasses protect the eyes and skin around the eyes.

– Choose sunglasses that block 100% of both UVA and UVB rays.

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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.

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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!

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