Table 3: Methods of Sun Protection

• Avoidance of deliberate tanning by either natural or artificial light

• Limitation of exposure to UV radiation, especially between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm

• Use of protective clothing when exposed to the sun

• Use of sunscreen with a sun protective factor of 15 or greater

• Use of lip balm

• Children younger than 6 months are advised to stay in the shade rather than have sunscreen applied because of the possibility of allergic reactions to sunscreen