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Make sun protection a priori
Huron County, ON _ Sun-
screen has been in the news
lately, leaving some people
with questions about the
safety and effectiveness of
sunscreen.
1 sere are some tips on how
to choose and apply sun-
screen for the best protec-
tion this summer.
Ultraviolet radiation, or
UVR, are rays from the 'sun
that cause sunburn and
damage to the skin and eyes.
Sun exposure can lead to
skin cancer and it's impor-
tant to protect yourself and
your family when you're in
the sun.
Sunscreen is safe to use.
Health Canada regulates the
safety and effectiveness of
sunscreens that are sold in
Canada and investigates
consumer complaints about
regulated products.
Read the label and try it
out.1,00k for sunscreens that
arc labeled "broad spec-
trum" that prote( against
both UVA and UVB rays and
have an SP1, of 30 or higher.
If you have sensitive skin.
or know you areallergic to
certainingredients, look for
products that are hypoaller-
genic or meant for sensitive
skin.
Test it first on a small area
of your arm and check for a
• reaction up to 48 hours later.
Sunscreen doesn't pro-
vide 100% protection. Sun-
screen doesn't block all UV
rays: Use ~dust rr+.n along
with other sun protection
IneaStlrc,, tiicll as limiting
time in the sun, seeking
shade, and wearing protec-
stive clothing, a hat and
sunglasses.
Applying sunscreen
doesn't mean you can stay
out in the sun. longer -
rather, it ensures you are
protecting exposed skin
while you are outside.
Sunscreen should not be
used .on babies ilndcr 6
months 01(1.
'Ihc 1 luron County I lealth
Unit is monitoring Media
reports of complaints about
a sunscreen product.
"The I1'uron County
.Health Unit is aware of
media reports of a suntirreen
.product causing adverse
reactions such as burning of
the skin on young children,"
says Acting Medical Officer
of Health Dr. Maarten Bok -
hoof. "Al this time Health
Canada is investigating these..
claims and has not issued .a
recall as of this date.'
I)r. l3ukhout says .the
1 lealth Unit will monitor the
situation anti tlrc
public is informed if there is
any further development.
such as a product recall. •
Reports of any adverse
side effects to sunscreens
should be reported to I With'
Canada through their web-
site, www.healthycanadians.
ca.
Father's Day farm visits
Celebrate Father's Day
this year with taking your
family on a tour of seven
local farms.
It is not often the public
has an opportunity to visit
with farmers and discuss
their farm operation.
The farms for the tour
are located in the Seaforth
and Clinton areas.
Visits will include farms
with brown Swiss cows,
longhorn cattle, miniature
horses, a grape growing/
wine operation, Friesian
horses, switchgrass, and
trees.
This is an opportunity to
get first hand exposure to
specialized farming
operations.
On Sunday June 18 the
farms will receive visitors
from 1- 4 pn1.
Maps can be picked up at
noon at the Seaforth Agriplex
or at Huron Tire in Clinton.
A minimum donation of
$10 per car load is
suggested.
The money from this
tour will help fund the
Ontario Association of.
Agricultural Societies from
Huron and. Perth in having
a booth at the IPM this fall.
Have a great time with
family as you explore.a few
of the farms in our
community.
Visit up to seven farms,
which will welcome you
for this exciting unique
experience.
For further information
contact Janet Cameron 519
482 7925.
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