Taking Control
Can’t find any shade? Make your own!

Here are some simple things you can do to BLOCK the sun.

• Stay out of the sun when UV rays are strongest!
  Limit your time in the midday sun to avoid the strongest UV radiation. The sun’s UV rays are strongest between 10 am and 4 PM.
• Check your local UV index!
  If you are planning to be outside, check the UV index for that day. Take precautions if the UV index is in the moderate to high range.
• Wear sunglasses and hats!
  Not all sunglasses and hats are made to protect you. Find out what to look for.
  • Choosing hats
  • Choosing sunglasses
• Protect your skin with proper clothing!
  Find out what’s hot and what’s not in choosing protective clothing.
  • Choosing clothing
  • More sites on protective clothing
• Stay away sunlamps and tanning salons!
  No matter how safe they claim to be, they are still your skin’s worst enemy.
  • Test your tanning IQ
• Slather on the sunscreen!
  Find out the why, when, and where of wearing sunscreen.
  • SPF
• Learn the ABC’s of Skin Cancer Identification! 
  Find out how to identify cancerous growths.

Hey, it’s Cool in the Shade.
Protect your skin. Protect yourself.

Some pages on this website are created and maintained by kids—members of Texas 4-H.

All content is reviewed by Carol Rice, R.N., Ph.D., Professor and Extension Health Specialist, Regents Fellow.

This site has been provided to you by the Texas AgriLife Extension Service, Texas 4-H, and the Texas Cancer Council.

Last updated: 10 January, 2008

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