Sun Protect 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 guards Use 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 Bites To 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