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Whether it is due to medication or illness, even small amounts of Ultra Violet (UV) radiation can be detrimental to some people. If you need or just want to avoid UV exposure, this should help protect you.

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    Identify sources of UV in your environment. It's not just the sun you have to avoid. Exposed lighting, especially fluorescent lights, is an overlooked source of UV. Most types of lights emit UV rays. If you are in a work environment with arc welding, you may be exposed to very high amounts of UV without being aware of it.
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    Download a UV index app. Most UV index apps are free and can tell you the UV index for your location at any given time. Weather, season, time of day all play factors in determining the UV index.
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    Avoid going out between 10 am to 2 pm when the sun is giving off the most amount of UV.
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    Replace light bulb with LED lights, cover exposed lighting, or replace light fixture with indirect lighting.
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    Consider installing window tint on home and car windows. Glass needs special tinting to filter out both UVA and UVB rays.
    • For the home, search for window film. You can do it yourself or pay someone to do it. Most times this is tax deductible because the film is also used as insulation and can save energy.
    • If you have a medical need, you can get a special permit (depending on state requirements) to get window tint on your windshield and car windows.
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    Put on sunscreen as part of your daily routine. Most clothing do not have an SPF rating, meaning UV can potentially get through your clothing so you may need to protect more than your uncovered skin.
    • Immediately after you get out of the shower apply specially formulated sunscreens specifically for under eyes, face, and entire body. Getting behind the ears and back of the neck. A spray spf sunscreen can help ensure it is applied everywhere.
    • Put on a chapstick with an SPF in it.
    • Put waterproof sunscreen on your hands to minimize it washing off.
    • Remember that most sunscreens need to be re-applied every 1-2 hours, so plan your schedule accordingly.
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    Wear SPF rated clothing and accessories: hats, gloves, glasses, pants, shirts, hoodies, socks.
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    Carry a sunscreen that can work immediately, not 20-30 minutes after putting it on. If you wash off your sunscreen or waited too long before reapplying. Put on an immediate working sunscreen or other SPF cover.
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