Five Minutes or Less for Health Weekly Tip: Protect Your Skin

Take a few minutes to protect your skin and help prevent diseases.

• Put on sunscreen with sun protective factor (SPF) 15 or higher and with both ultraviolet A and ultraviolet B (UVA and UVB) protection. Reapply sunscreen after swimming and excessive sweating.
• Seek shade and consider wearing a wide-brimmed hat.
• Cover up with clothing and sunglasses.
• Avoid using tanning beds and sunlamps.
• Put on insect repellent with DEET or Picaridin to protect from mosquito and tick bites.

Learn More

• Protect Yourself from the Sun
• Stop Ticks
• West Nile Virus and Preventing Mosquito Bites