Sun Safety
Limit your child's sun exposure between the hours of 10 am and 4 pm.
Get some sun-protective clothing.
Your child's summer wardrobe should include a hat, sunglasses with ultraviolet ray protection.
Replace any sweat-saturated items with dry clothing.
Apply sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15.
Apply sunscreen on both sunny and cloudy days.
Apply sunscreen every two hours, or after swimming or sweating.
Heat Safety
Reduce the intensity of activities 15 minutes or longer in length.
Make sure children are well-hydrated.
Limit outdoor physical activity in a place with a warmer climate.
Allow the child's body to acclimate to the change in temperature.
Pool Safety
Never leave a child unsupervised in or near a pool or spa.
Teach children 4 and older to swim.
Avoid inflatable swimming aids such as "floaties".
If possible, install a 4ft tall or higher fence around all sides of the pool.
Do not use a pool or spa if there are broken or missing drain covers.
Do not dive in less than nine feet of water.
Feet-first entry.
Be aware of sandbars.
Protect Against Bugs
Use insect repellents to guard against ticks.
Wear long sleeve shirts and long pants when going outside.
Never leave stagnant pools of water around the house.
Avoid using scented soaps or perfumes on your child.

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