As temperatures continue to soar, the Medical Students Association urged the public to protect themselves from the harmful effects of the UV Rays.
It said one should:

* Seek shade (especially during the peak hours of the sun 10am - 4pm) to minimise exposure to harmful UV rays.

* Wear sun-protective clothing including a hat, sunglasses and clothing with tightly-woven fabric.

* Wear sunscreen with a protection factor of at least 15 but preferably 40 and offering protection against both UVA and UVB. The sunscreen should be applied on all the body including the lips and has to be reapplied every two hours if one planned to stay outdoors, even on cloudy days. Sunscreen should also be applied to children 6 months and older.

* Infants should not be exposed to the harmful sun rays.

The association said one should also stay hydrated at all times by drinking lot sof cold water and eating light food, to prevent raising the body’s metabolism and temperature.

The MSA advised the public to have frequent skin examinations and seek a health professional on a routine basis to get full skin exams. Medical attention should be sought if moles get bigger, change in shape, colour or texture, it said.

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