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Remember to stay sun safe on your winter break

Sunscreen is one holiday essential that often gets left behind when people pack for a winter holiday, so the Public Health Agency (PHA) and Cancer Focus Northern Ireland are reminding people not to forget their sunscreen when packing for their winter getaway. Dr Louise Herron, Deputy Director of Public Health at the PHA, said: “Whether you are heading to the ski slopes or jetting off for some winter sun, it is important to stay safe in the sun during your break. It’s easy to associate winter with frostbite and windburn, but UV rays can be every bit as damaging for winter sun seekers. It is

Skin cancer: what you need to know

This leaflet explains how to recognise changes to your skin that may indicate the development of skin cancer. It also outlines how to protect your skin in the sun to minimise the risk of damage.

Take care in the sun

This poster highlights the steps you should take to protect your skin from too much sun, which can increase your risk of skin cancer.

Be UV aware

This poster encourages people to check the UV index to find out how strong the sun is each day, and to protect their skin from the sun if the index is higher than 3.

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