Keeping safe from ultraviolet rays
Updated: 20 September 2022

Manuela Leporesi
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- Be aware of your time exposed to the sun, especially around the hours either side of the middle of the day
- Know that some people need extra protection from the sun such as young children and fair-skinned people
- Wear clothing with long sleeves
- Apply sunscreen regularly when outside to protect your skin
- Use hats with broad brims and sunglasses to protect your eyes
- Avoid using sunbeds or other tanning devices
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