Sun Safety Tips

"Sun Safety Tips! Protect all the skin you're in. 

Too much exposure to UV rays can lead to skin damage, premature aging, and an increased risk of skin cancer. Protecting your skin with sunscreen, shade, and protective clothing helps keep you healthy and safe.

The Albany County Department of Health recommends the following tips:

Seek shade or stay indoors from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M.

Wear protective clothing

Wear sunglasses with 100% UV protection

Wear a wide-brimmed hat

Use sunscreen that is SPF30 or higher, reapply regularly

Follow these tips and you'll have a great and healthy summer!

More Information & Resources:

Albany County Cooling Center: https://www.albanycountyny.gov/departments/health/cooling-stations

NYSDOH Sun Safety: https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/tanning/sun_safety.htm

CDC Sun Safety: https://www.cdc.gov/skin-cancer/sun-safety/index.html

Albany County Climate Change and Extreme Heat: https://www.albanycountyny.gov/departments/health/climate-and-health/extreme-heat ..."

(Shared from today's Albany County email update!)