Green Up Day Health Tips

1. Stay safe in the sun, even if it’s cloudy!

• Use plenty of sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher, even if it is overcast.

• Protect your face and eyes from the sun with a hat and sunglasses.

• Cover up with long sleeves and long pants.

2. Be careful near roadways.

• Review road safety rules with children before you head out.

• Wear light or bright-colored clothing.

• Work facing oncoming traffic.

3. Know what to do with needles. Safe Needle Disposal in Vermont | Vermont Department of Health (healthvermont.gov)

• Tell children to get an adult if they find a needle.

• To safely dispose of a needle:

1. Use gloves and pliers or tongs to pick up the needle.

2. Place the needle in a thick plastic container, screw the lid on and tape it shut with duct tape.

3. Write “Do Not Recycle” on the container and toss it in the regular trash.

4. Be Tick Smart. Prevent Tick Bites & Tick Bite Illnesses | Vermont Department of Health (healthvermont.gov)

• Protect yourself with an EPA-registered insect repellent and wear long pants.

• Check your whole body for ticks when the day is done.

• Remove any ticks as soon as you can using tweezers.

• Watch for symptoms of tickborne illness and tell your doctor if you feel sick.

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