{"id":244125,"date":"2020-04-01T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-01T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/244125\/protect-yourself-and-your-loved-ones-from-the-sun\/"},"modified":"2020-03-31T13:27:02","modified_gmt":"2020-03-31T11:27:02","slug":"protect-yourself-and-your-loved-ones-from-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2020\/04\/01\/protect-yourself-and-your-loved-ones-from-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"Protect yourself and your loved ones from the sun"},"content":{"rendered":"

For many of us, there is nothing better than enjoying an afternoon in the garden in the autumn sun. However, we need to be aware of the potentially harmful effects of solar radiation.<\/p>\n

Dr Peter Vincent from Netcare\u2019s Travel Clinics and Medicross Tokai provides several tips on how the community can protect itself and its family from the potential dangers.<\/p>

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\u2022 Stay out of the direct rays of the sun where possible, especially between 9am and 4pm, when ultraviolet rays are strongest.<\/p>

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\u2022 Always apply sunscreen or sunblock to protect your skin.<\/p>\n

Apply sunscreen of at least factor 30 (more if you have fair skin or other risk factors) approximately 30 minutes before exposure to the sun.<\/p>\n

Keep sunscreen handy and reapply often, especially after swimming or sweating excessively.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Wear a hat with a wide brim that extends all the way around and shades your face and the back of your neck.<\/p>\n

Where possible, wear clothes that cover your arms and legs, preferably made with fabric offering complete UV protection.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Solar radiation is reduced in shaded areas so seek out the shade of a tree or use an umbrella on hot days.<\/p>\n

Make sure that your umbrella offers 100 per cent UV protection.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Place emphasis on protecting children with sunscreen and clothing, as they have more delicate skin and most sun-related skin damage occurs before the age of 18.<\/p>\n

Children under the age of one should not be exposed to the direct rays of the sun at all.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Wear good quality sunglasses to protect your eyes.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Avoid tanning and do not tan under artificial sunlamps and sunbeds, which have been strongly associated with skin damage.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Regularly inspect your body for new growths and size, shape and colour changes to moles.<\/p>\n

Also be sure to check for moles that may have developed under the nails, the palms of the hand and the soles of the feet.<\/p>\n

If you have any concerns about any moles, changes to the skin, or sores that don\u2019t heal, don\u2019t delay in having these investigated by your doctor.<\/p>\n

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