Sun Screen
The sun is out and it is never too early to think about sunscreen. After all field trips are going on and recess is occurring especially on “sunny days. Finally everyone will get a chance to spend more time outdoors.
Did you know? 
- Melanoma is the fastest increasing cancer in Massachusetts
- 50% of melanomas appear on the back and other hard to see areas
- Melanoma is one of the most preventable cancers
- Melanoma is the most common form of cancer in women ages 25 to 29
- There is a melanoma death in the US almost every hour
To protect yourself and your family:
- Spend only limited time in the sun between 10 am and 4 pm
- Wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher
- Cover up with a hat, sunglasses and long sleeve shirt when out in the sun
Also remember:
Tanning beds and tanning lamps are just as dangerous as the sun itself
Proper use of sunscreen should be an application of 1 ounce or more of sunscreen applied all over the body – 20 minutes before exposure to the sun and should be reapplied every two hours