Safety tips to prevent heat and sun-related illnesses in kids. AmerAcadPeds
Families are encouraged to check the local daily Air Quality Index to identify when air pollution, wildfires and heat raise the risks of asthma and other health concerns.
• For older children, the first, and best, line of defense against harmful ultraviolet radiation exposure is covering up. Stay in the shade whenever possible, and limit sun exposure during the peak intensity hours, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The sun's damaging UV rays can bounce back from sand, water, snow or concrete, so be particularly careful of these areas.
• When choosing a sunscreen, look for a water-resistant product and for the words"broad-spectrum" on the label; it means the sunscreen will protect against both ultraviolet B and ultraviolet A rays. Try to find products that contain the mineral ingredients zinc oxide or titanium dioxide. If possible, avoid the ingredient oxybenzone, a sunscreen chemical that may have hormonal properties. More information is available here: www.healthychildren.
• If your child has asthma, ask your pediatrician how air pollution can be added to your child's asthma action plan. • If your child takes medication, ask your pediatrician if it increases your child's risk for heat illness.
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