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May is
MELANOMA
Awareness Month!
It's great to be outside as we welcome Spring and Summer.
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Everyone needs fresh air and Sunshine,
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WEAR AVOID SUN
WEAR PROTECTIVE BETWEEN
BROAD HAT CLOTHING 10 AM AND 4 PM
USE SUNSCREEN USE SUNGLASSES SEEK SHADE
DON’T FORGET TO BE SAFE IN THE SUN FAST FACTS ABOUT SKIN CANCER
Skin cancer is the most common
Wear a wide-brimmed hat and cancer in the United States
sunglasses
The sun’s UV rays can damage
Use SPF 30+ sunscreen and unprotected skin in as little as
re-apply every 2 hours
15 minutes
Wear light-colored loose clothes Even if it’s cool and cloudy, you still need
that cover your arms and legs
protection. UV rays, not the
Seek shade when the sun is temperature, do the damage.
strongest between Anyone can get skin cancer!
10 AM and 4 PM
The most common signs of skin cancer
are changes on your skin, such as a new
growth, a sore that doesn’t heal, or a
change in a mole.
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