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Limit your time under the sun
Wear a hat
Stay in the shade
Wear light clothing
Wear sunglasses
Wear sunscreen, preferably with an SPF
of at least 15
Drink lots of water or sports drinks
What are sunburns?
Injury caused by the sun
Skin turns red and gets sensitive
UV rays are the cause
What are UV
rays?
Invisible
Harmful
Cause sunburns
What long-term
effects can UV rays have on your body?
Skin cancer
Sun burnt eyes
Cataracts
What can you do to protect yourself?
Limit your time under the sun
Wear a hat
Stay in the shade
Wear light clothing
Wear sunglasses
Wear sunscreen, preferably with an SPF
of at least 15
What is important
to know about sunscreen?
SPF is the sun protection factor (strength
of the sunscreen)
Apply 15-30 minutes before going into the
sun
Reapply often (every 2 hours)
Don't forget back, feet, ears and nose
Also use a lip balm with SPF of at least 15
When am I most
likely to get sunburns?
Between 11am and 4pm
Remember, Clouds and fog don't block UV rays
You can burn during winter (snow reflects
the UV rays)
We tend to burn less during winter because
we are more covered
Heat related
injuries
Heat cramps
Heat exhaustion
Heat stroke
The symptoms
Thirst, headache
Exhaustion, weakness
Dizziness, nausea
Cool and moist skin
Red and dry skin
Confusion
Loss of consciousness
If you have these symptoms, seek first
aid immediately. Heat injuries are serious.
How can I prevent
heat related injuries?
Avoid intense physical activities in the heat
(hot and humid day).
Don't stay in saunas too long.
Drink water and sports drinks frequently.
Cool off (in the shade, in the water).
If you suspect a heat related injury, get
the person out of the heat and get help immediately.
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