Apalachin Community Press, May 2001

Slip, Slop, Slap, and Wrap

To Protect Yourself from the Sun

The best way to protect yourself from skin cancer is to limit unprotected exposure to the sun, especially during the peak hours between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm, when the sun is the hottest. When outdoor activity is a must, the American Cancer Society recommends you to Slip on a shirt, Slop on some sunscreen with a sun protection factor of 15 or higher, Slap on a hat, and Wrap sunglasses on your face in order to protect yourself from the sun's strong rays.

For more information about skin cancer, contact the American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit them on the Web at www.cancer.org.