November is National Healthy Skin Month, creating the perfect opportunity for you to learn more about protecting your family's skin from sun damage. The American Academy of Dermatology urges everyone to Be Sun Smart and learn how to have fun outdoors without suffering harmful effects from exposure to the sun. Click on the website for several useful tips.
It's important to wear sunscreen if you're going to be outdoors. Ultraviolet (UV) rays can damage your skin, even on cloudy days. Dermatologists recommend sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) rating of 15 or higher to help prevent sunburn, skin cancer and wrinkles.
Visit the November "On the Path to Good Health" exhibit in Youth Services for literature and books about health skin for children and their families. Thanks to Kaiser Permanente and the Foundation and Friends for supporting our monthly health exhibits.
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