SunProtect yourself from the sun!

Cover up with hats, long sleeves, long pants, & an umbrella

Use Sunscreen Use at least SPF 15 Apply 30 minutes before

exposure & reapply after swimming and/or every 2 hours

Wear sunglasses to protect eyes

Swimming

Be safe around water Swim only when a lifeguard is on

duty Follow all rules of the pool or beach Stay by your parents Swim with buddy – watch out for

each other

Boating – always wear life jackets!

Bicycle Safety

Follow the “Rules of the Road” Wear helmet Ride on right side Use hand signals Obey traffic signals Stay on the sidewalk Stay close to your parents

General Safety

Wear proper safety equipment Helmets Knee/ elbow pads Wrist guardsUse in protected areas Away from traffic Away from pedestrians

Scooters, Skateboards, Roller Blades

Injuries

Falls, Cuts, and Scratches

Get an adult and tell them about your injury

Wash the area with an antibacterial soap

Use an antibiotic cream to assist healing

Cover with a bandage

Insect BitesTo Avoid Bites and Stings:Use insect repellant

Cover exposed skin

Avoid bright clothing and perfumes.

Stay away from any insect nests or hives.

Treatment Get an adult to:

Remove stinger if present Ice for swelling Use Benadryl for itching, Tylenol

for pain