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Protect Yourself From Harmful UV Rays
Save your skin when the sun shines brightly. Check the sun exposure chart below to see how to protect your family.
| 9+ Extreme | 7 - 8 Very High | 5 - 6 High | 3 - 4 Medium | 1 - 2 Low |
| Less than 15 min. | 20 min. | 25 min. | 40 min. | 60 min. |
| Avoid exposure. Wear clothing, a hat, sunglasses, and SPF 40 sunblock. | Do not expose children. Try to stay in the shade. Wear a hat, sunglasses, and SPF 40 sunblock. | Do not expose young children. Wear a hat, sunglasses, and SPF 25 sunblock. | Wear a hat, sunglasses, and SPF 15 sunblock. | Wear sunglasses and SPF 8 sunblock. |
| SPF 40 Every half hour | SPF 40 Every hour | SPF 25 Every hour | SPF 15 Every hour | SPF 8 Every hour |