Stokes County Health Department issued the following announcement on July 11.
July is UV Safety Awareness Month. What can you do to protect yourself from UV exposure?
* Cover up ( wear a hat or shade protective clothing to shield your skin )
* Stay in the shade ( stay in the shade between 10AM and 4PM because this is when the sun’s rays are the most intense )
* Choose the right sunscreen ( make sure you use at least a 15 spf sunscreen and that it has a UV-A and UV-B protection )
* Use the right amount of sunscreen ( When in the sun you should apply a palmful of sunscreen every 2 hours and you should apply it even more if you are swimming or sweating )
https://www.va.gov/.../educ.../uv_safety_awareness_month.asp
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