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Healthy Children: Summer safety (part 2): Practice safe sun!

Written by suNNy on 27 May 2009 – 16:06

2/3 of UV rays penetrate clouds and can cause unexpected sunburns . The “SPF” ( sun protection factor) on sunscreens estimates how well the UV rays are blocked from reaching the skin. A factor of “15″ means that sun exposure of 15 minutes is equivalent … Play in the shade. Bring an umbrella or pop-up tent along to avoid direct sun . No sunbathing ! Remember: tan skin is damaged skin. Use sunscreen liberally. There is no evidence at all that sunscreen is harmful to children. …

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