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Sun
Screening |
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Heat
Related Illnesses |
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It's Summer Time...and this is the
time for lots of fun in the sun and lots of outdoor
activities. But did you remember the sunscreen?
During these sunny days of summer, sun screening is very
important for people of all ages. Everyone loves the
sun in the summer, but we often neglect the
negative impacts the sun can have on our
bodies. Prolonged exposure to the
sun, especially when we are young, is
the cause of 90% of all skin cancer, and
is the most common form of cancer in the
United States. It is important
that we all use sun screen the proper
way. |
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Sun-Screening
Tips |
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Use a sun screen with
Sun Protection
Factor (SPF) of 15 or more.
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Apply generous
amounts on all uncovered skin.
(Do not apply to eyes).
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Apply at least 30 minutes prior to outdoor
activity.
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Use a sun screen
stick or lip balm on sensitive areas
such as the lips, nose, ears, hands
and feet.
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Use water
resistant sun screen for children
that will be in and out of water
frequently
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Re-apply every
two hours.
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Towel dry any
areas before re-applying.
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| Summer can also bring
heat related illnesses, such as heat or
sun stroke, heat exhaustion, and heat
cramps. Heat or sun stroke occurs
when a person's body temperature goes
over 105 degrees Fahrenheit.
Symptoms of heat or sun stroke may include
headache, dizziness, fatigue, rapid
heart beat, or loss of consciousness.
Symptoms of heat exhaustion may include
cold, pale, clammy skin, or loss
of consciousness. Symptoms of heat
cramps may include cramping of the
muscles in the legs or abdomen. To
help relieve some of these symptoms, get the person
out of the sun and into a cool setting.
If they are able give the person frequent sips of water
and contact your local 911 or emergency
service if necessary. |
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Tips for Preventing
Heat
Related Illnesses: |
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Drink plenty of
fluids - especially water - water
replenishes the body of its natural
fluids
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Avoid alcoholic
beverages - these can cause the body
to dehydrate.
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Avoid dark
colored clothing - light colors will
reflect some of the sun's energy
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Wear light weight
clothing
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Wear a wide
brimmed hat or use a umbrella
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Use sunscreen
with SPF of 15
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Eat small amounts
of food
- Avoid physical
activity during the hottest hours of
the day, which is generally 10:00 am
to 2:00 pm
- Stay in air
conditioning
- Never stay or
leave any person or a pet in a
parked vehicle for any amount of time
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For more information on Sun Safty,
contact us at (315)253-1560 or email us
at
cchealth@dfa.state.ny.us. |
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