Facts About Sun Safety

Think you know everything there is to know about sunscreen and sun protection?  Well you might be as surprised as I was by the article I found at CNN.com called “A Parent’s Guide to Sun Safety.”  It discusses topics like reflected sunlight and beach umbrellas, sunlight through car and house windows, clouds and sun protection, and vitamin deficiencies and sunscreen.

The long and the short of this topic is that, whether you are a parent or not, this is important information. When you work outdoors as much as EMS providers do, it is important to take care of your skin and eyes.  UV A and B rays are damaging to us and protecting us from the premature aging that the sun causes will keep us young in more than just looks.

Stay safe, from scene dangers on the ground and from above.