FOLLOW THESE RECOMMENDATIONS TO
PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY: SKIN CANCER IS THE MOST COMMON FORM
SUNSCREEN ALSO ONE OF THE MOST PREVENTABLE.
OF CANCER IN THE UNITED STATES, BUT IS
I t is important to use sunscreen every day, even
if it is cloudy.
C
hoose a water-resistant sunscreen and lip balm
or lipstick with an SPF of 30 or higher.
A
pply at least 1 ounce of sunscreen 15 to 30
minutes before going outdoors. Reapply every
hour if you are swimming or sweating.
A
void using sunscreen products that have
expired.
ANOTHER WAY TO PREVENT
CANCER—IT’S WORTH A SHOT!
SHADE
HPV VACCINE IS CANCER PREVENTION
S eek shade to avoid exposure to UVA and
UVB sun rays.
L
imit exposure to the sun during peak hours of 10:00
AM and 4:00 PM when the sun rays are most intense.
FACTS:
The HPV vaccine prevents 90% of all
HPV-related cancers
B
e careful around reflective surfaces that can increase
your risk of being sunburned such as water, snow, and
sand.
The vaccine is safe and long-lasting
very year 14 million men and women are
E
infected with HPV
K
eep babies younger than 6 months old completely
covered and in the shade.
Everyone is at risk
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES
ractice safe sex, be smoke-free, and
P
maintain a healthy weight
W
ear protective clothing including long sleeves
and pants made from tightly woven fabric. Women start getting screened at the age
of 21
W
ear sunglasses that are made to block
100% of UVA and UVB rays. Talk to your doctor about the HPV
vaccine and cancer prevention
W
ear a hat with a wide brim to protect your
face, head, ears, and neck. Visit alabamapublichealth.gov/cancer for
more information
TANNING
A
void tanning and recreational
sunbathing, including tanning beds.
Both can cause skin cancer and wrinkles.
Please visit https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/cancer/skin.html
for more information.
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