{"id":558,"date":"2023-11-07T22:45:59","date_gmt":"2023-11-07T22:45:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/54.153.41.214\/?page_id=558"},"modified":"2023-12-21T22:18:28","modified_gmt":"2023-12-21T22:18:28","slug":"sunsafety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/childrenfirstmedicalgroup.org\/index.php\/2023\/11\/07\/sunsafety\/","title":{"rendered":"Sun Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"558\" class=\"elementor elementor-558\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c9f21e e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3c9f21e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f69e234 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"f69e234\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6be31cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-heading\" data-id=\"6be31cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" ><div class=\"ekit-heading elementskit-section-title-wraper text_center   ekit_heading_tablet-   ekit_heading_mobile-\"><h3 class=\"elementskit-section-subtitle  \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAugust 16, 2022\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3><h2 class=\"ekit-heading--title elementskit-section-title \">Sun Safety<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<div class='ekit-heading__description'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Enjoying the sun? Are you enjoying the rays of sunshine safely? Find out below!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4336d38 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4336d38\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e597e04 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e597e04\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/childrenfirstmedicalgroup.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/girl-picking-flowers-stockpack-pexels-scaled-qmmgmb61es1re8c0kzr07xil0xo6eo53olzsw0n6em.jpg\" title=\"girl-picking-flowers-stockpack-pexels\" alt=\"Girl picking flowers\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e1e528 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"8e1e528\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b8c580f e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b8c580f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ae16f1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3ae16f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"bgLayers_comp-l6yadb8m\" class=\"MW5IWV\" data-hook=\"bgLayers\"><div id=\"bgMedia_comp-l6yadb8m\" class=\"VgO9Yg\">According to the <a class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)<\/a>, skin cancer is the most common cancer in the US.\u00a0<\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-mesh-id=\"comp-l6yadb8minlineContent\" data-testid=\"inline-content\"><div data-mesh-id=\"comp-l6yadb8minlineContent-gridContainer\" data-testid=\"mesh-container-content\"><div id=\"comp-l6yadb8t\" class=\"KcpHeO tz5f0K comp-l6yadb8t wixui-rich-text\" data-testid=\"richTextElement\"><p class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"><span class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\">Too much sun can cause skin cancer. The sun releases ultraviolet (UV) rays. UV rays can damage skin cells, and contribute to the development of skin cancer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"><strong><span class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\">It is important to protect your skin from UV rays year-round, even on cloudy or cool days!<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"><span class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\">Because UV exposure can cause skin cancer, it is important to protect your skin from the sun.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"><span class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\">Here are ways to protect your skin from the sun.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><ol class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"><li class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"><p class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"><strong><span class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\">Clothing<\/span><\/strong><\/p><ol class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"><li class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"><p class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"><span class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\">Long-sleeve shirts and long pants\/skirts can protect your skin from the sun\u2019s UV rays. Darker clothing may offer more protection from the sun. If possible, wear hats to protect your ears and face. For the most coverage, wear a hat that has a full brim all the way around. Sunglasses can also be used to protect your eyes. Be sure to use sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB for the most protection. \u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ol><\/li><li class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"><p class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"><strong><span class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\">Sunscreen<\/span><\/strong><\/p><ol class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"><li class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"><p class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"><span class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\">When selecting a sunscreen, be sure to choose a sunscreen that blocks both UVA and UVB rays. Ths sunscreen should also have a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or higher. SPF rates how well the sunscreen blocks UV rays. Sunscreen should be applied on exposed skin before going outside.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"><p class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"><span class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\">Be sure to reapply sunscreen if you stay out in the sun longer than 2 hours.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ol><\/li><li class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"><p class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"><strong><span class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\">Shade<\/span><\/strong><\/p><ol class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"><li class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"><p class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"><span class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\">When outside, try to spend time in the shade if possible. It is still important to protect your skin through clothing and sunscreen use.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ol><\/li><\/ol><p class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"><br class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\" \/>\u00a0<\/p><p class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"><span class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\">The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not recommend that infants younger than 6 months use sunscreen. Infant skin is more sensitive to sunscreen side effects. Instead of sunscreen, keep infants under 6 months in the shade and out of direct sunlight.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"><strong><span class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\">Sun Safety Tips for Infants Younger than 6 months:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"><li class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"><p class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"><span class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\">Be sure to cover infants in lightweight clothing. \u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/li><li class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"><p class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"><span class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\">Keep infants in the shade as much as possible.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"><p class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"><span class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\">If you are considering using sunscreen on your infant, talk to your pediatrician.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"><p class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"><span class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\">Use a hat to provide shade to your infant&#8217;s face, neck, and ears.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"><p class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"><span class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\">Watch your infant for warning signs of sunburn or dehydration. These signs include fussiness, redness, and excessive crying.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"><p class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"><span class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\">If your baby is becoming sunburned, get out of the sun right away and apply cold compresses to the affected skin. Call your infant\u2019s pediatrician.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"><p class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"><span class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\">To help your infant stayhydrated, give your child formula or breast milk if they are out in the sun for more than a few minutes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"><span class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\">It is especially important to protect your skin between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. when UV rays are strongest.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"><br class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\" \/>\u00a0<\/p><p class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"><span class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\">SOURCES:<\/span><\/p><p class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"><span class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"><a class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/cancer\/skin\/basic_info\/sun-safety.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/cancer\/skin\/basic_info\/sun-safety.htm<\/a><\/span><\/p><p class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"><span class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"><a class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/consumers\/consumer-updates\/should-you-put-sunscreen-infants-not-usually\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/consumers\/consumer-updates\/should-you-put-sunscreen-infants-not-usually<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-538f40e elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"538f40e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>August 16, 2022 Sun Safety Enjoying the sun? Are you enjoying the rays of sunshine safely? Find out below! According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), skin cancer is the most common cancer in the US.\u00a0 Too much sun can cause skin cancer. The sun releases ultraviolet (UV) rays. UV rays can damage skin cells, and contribute to the development of skin cancer.\u00a0 \u00a0 It is important to protect your skin from UV rays year-round, even on cloudy or cool days! \u00a0 Because UV exposure can cause skin cancer, it is important to protect your skin from the sun. Here are ways to protect your skin from the sun.\u00a0 \u00a0 Clothing Long-sleeve shirts and long pants\/skirts can protect your skin from the sun\u2019s UV rays. Darker clothing may offer more protection from the sun. If possible, wear hats to protect your ears and face. For the most coverage, wear a hat that has a full brim all the way around. Sunglasses can also be used to protect your eyes. Be sure to use sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB for the most protection. \u00a0 Sunscreen When selecting a sunscreen, be sure to choose a sunscreen that blocks both UVA and UVB rays. Ths sunscreen should also have a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or higher. SPF rates how well the sunscreen blocks UV rays. Sunscreen should be applied on exposed skin before going outside. Be sure to reapply sunscreen if you stay out in the sun longer than 2 hours.\u00a0 Shade When outside, try to spend time in the shade if possible. It is still important to protect your skin through clothing and sunscreen use.\u00a0 \u00a0 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not recommend that infants younger than 6 months use sunscreen. Infant skin is more sensitive to sunscreen side effects. Instead of sunscreen, keep infants under 6 months in the shade and out of direct sunlight.\u00a0 \u00a0 Sun Safety Tips for Infants Younger than 6 months:\u00a0 Be sure to cover infants in lightweight clothing. \u00a0 Keep infants in the shade as much as possible. If you are considering using sunscreen on your infant, talk to your pediatrician. Use a hat to provide shade to your infant&#8217;s face, neck, and ears. Watch your infant for warning signs of sunburn or dehydration. These signs include fussiness, redness, and excessive crying. If your baby is becoming sunburned, get out of the sun right away and apply cold compresses to the affected skin. Call your infant\u2019s pediatrician. To help your infant stayhydrated, give your child formula or breast milk if they are out in the sun for more than a few minutes.\u00a0 \u00a0 It is especially important to protect your skin between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. when UV rays are strongest. \u00a0 SOURCES: https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/cancer\/skin\/basic_info\/sun-safety.htm https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/consumers\/consumer-updates\/should-you-put-sunscreen-infants-not-usually<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-558","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.6 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Sun Safety - CFMG Member Website<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"noindex, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Sun Safety\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"August 16, 2022 Sun Safety Enjoying the sun? 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Instead of sunscreen, keep infants under 6 months in the shade and out of direct sunlight.\u00a0 \u00a0 Sun Safety Tips for Infants Younger than 6 months:\u00a0 Be sure to cover infants in lightweight clothing. \u00a0 Keep infants in the shade as much as possible. If you are considering using sunscreen on your infant, talk to your pediatrician. Use a hat to provide shade to your infant&#8217;s face, neck, and ears. Watch your infant for warning signs of sunburn or dehydration. These signs include fussiness, redness, and excessive crying. If your baby is becoming sunburned, get out of the sun right away and apply cold compresses to the affected skin. Call your infant\u2019s pediatrician. 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