FOR YOUNG CHILDREN: ** Apply sunscreen at least 30 minutes before going outside, and use sunscreen even on cloudy days. The SPF should be at least 15. ********************************************************************************************************** **

FOR OLDER CHILDREN: ** The first, and best, line of defense against the sun is covering up. Wear a hat with at least a 3-inch brim or a bill facing forward, sunglasses (find sunglasses that block 99-100% of ultraviolet rays), and cotton clothing with a tight weave. ** Stay in shade whenever possible, and avoid sun exposure during the peak intensity hours - between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. ** Use a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or greater. Be sure to apply enough sunscreen - about one ounce per sitting for a young adult. ** Reapply sunscreen every 2 hours, or after swimming or sweating. ********************************************************************************************************** HEAT STRESS IN EXERCISING CHILDREN: ** The intensity of activities that last 15 minutes or more should be reduced whenever high heat and humidity reach critical levels. ** Before prolonged physical activity, the child should be well hydrated. During the activity, periodic drinking should be enforced every 20 minutes, 5oz of cold tap water or flavored sports drinks for each child weighing 88 lbs and for an adolescent weighing 132 lbs, even if the child does not feel thirsty. ** Clothing should be light-colored, lightweight and limited to one layer of absorbent material to facilitate evaporation of sweat. Sweat-saturated garments should be replaced by dry garments.