Skin Cancer Prevention
There are several rules you should follow when you are outside:
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Wear a shirt.
Choose shirts and pants to protect as much skin as possible.
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Use sunscreen.
Choose a sunscreen with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of 15 or higher.
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Put on a hat.
Choose a hat that shades the face, neck and ears.
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Wear sunglasses.
Protect your eyes from UV rays.
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Limit sun exposure.
Stay out of the sun between 10 am and 4 pm when the UV rays are strongest.
Take extra precaution.
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Sunlamps and tanning beds are just as harmful to your skin as the sun.
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Some prescription drugs can greatly increase your skin’s sensitivity
to UV rays. Check with your pharmacist.
Parents: Take note!
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Avoiding sunburn during childhood and adolescence is very important in reducing the risk
of skin cancer later in life.
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Sunscreen is not recommended for children less than six months old. Keep infants
in the shade and protected with clothing.
