1. Avoid or reduce sun exposure between 11am and 4pm.
     

  2. Seek shade or create your own shade, i.e. with a beach umbrella, etc.
     

  3. SLIP on clothing to cover your arms and legs.
     

  4. SLAP on a wide-brimmed hat (8mm or 3” wide at least).
     

  5. SLOP on a sunscreen with an SPF #15 or higher every 2 hours and more frequently if swimming or perspiring heavily.  (Not for babies under 6 months.)
     

  6. Keep babies less than one year old, out of direct sunlight.
     

  7. Tanning parlours and sunlamps are NOT a safe way to tan.
     

  8. Wear sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection.

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We work with the Grey Bruce community to protect and promote health

 
 

Main Office:

Grey Bruce Health Unit

101 17th Street East,

Owen Sound, ON

N4K 0A5

 

Walkerton Office:

Grey Bruce Health Unit

30 Park Street / Box 248

Walkerton, ON

N0G 2V0

 

Phone: 519-376-9420 or
1-800-263-3456