Summer brings warm weather and outdoor activities that are enjoyable - but precautions should be taken to make sure that summer activities don't result in health problems such as sunburn or heat stress on the hot humid summer days.  The hot, humid days can also be accompanied by poor air quality, so it's important to pay attention to air quality alerts so that respiratory distress does not result. Use these links to learn what you need to know!

Sun Safety (NSC)

Protect Yourself from the Sun (CDC)

What is your  Sun Safety IQ? (ACS)

Facts about sunscreen (AAD)

Extreme Heat: A Prevention Guide to Promote Your Personal Health
   and Safety (CDC)

Sunburn instruction sheet (KidsHealth)

The Truth about Tanning:
    What you need to know to protect your skin (FDA)

Why you should know about Melanoma pdf (ACS)
 

Preventing heat-related Illness (American Red Cross)

Preventing Dehydration (KidsHealth)

Heat Exhaustion & Heat Stroke Signs/Symptoms (KidsHealth)

Hypothermia: Too Hot for your health (NIA)
 

Heat Stress in the Elderly (CDC)

Hypothermia: Too Hot for your health (NIA)

View the Westchester County Law regarding Tanning Salons

Teen Tanning Hazards (FDA)

The Darker Side of Tanning (FDA)

Global Warming