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