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Sunburn first aid    See images

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention

Prevention

  • Avoid sun exposure during hours of peak sun ray intensity.
  • Apply sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15, paying special attention to face, nose, ears, and shoulders.
  • Apply sunscreen 30 minutes prior to sun exposure to allow penetration, and re-apply after swimming or bathing.
  • Children should wear sunhats.
  • Use sunglasses with UV protection.
  • Use a lip balm with sunscreen.

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