As
we welcome summer and the weather warms up, people head outdoors to enjoy the
sun and relax. To help foster a culture of safety for BCCS clients,
employees and their families, below are some safety tips from the American
Academy of Pediatrics about bug and sun safety for kids.
Bug Safety
Bug Safety
- Don’t use scented soaps, perfumes or hair sprays on your child.
- Avoid areas where insects nest or congregate, such as stagnant pools of water, around uncovered foods and gardens where flowers are in bloom.
- Avoid dressing your child in clothing with bright colors or flowery prints.
- Combination sunscreen/insect repellent products should be avoided because sunscreen needs to be reapplied every two hours, but the insect repellent should not be reapplied.
Sun
Safety
- Stay in the shade whenever possible, and limit sun exposure during the peak intensity hours - between 10 AM and 4 PM.
- On both sunny and cloudy days use a sunscreen with a SPF 15 or greater that protects against UVA and UVB rays.
- Be sure to apply enough sunscreen -- about one ounce per sitting for a young adult.
- Reapply sunscreen every two hours, or after swimming or sweating.
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