Prevention
Wearing a broad-spectrum sunscreen that has an SPF of 30 or more can help prevent sun poisoning. It’s important to apply sunscreen 15 to 30 minutes before spending time in the sun, and sunscreen should always be reapplied every two hours. Protective clothing, like UV-protective shirts, hats, and sunglasses, can help protect you from the sun’s harmful rays and allow you to enjoy your time outdoors even longer.
The symptoms of sun poisoning are ones that are uncomfortable to deal with, and they can cause more serious health problems immediately or down the road. It is important to seek medical attention right away if you’re experience the most severe symptoms of sun poisoning, like intense dehydration, faintness, fever, blistering of a large area or facial swelling.
Don’t let sun poisoning ruin your days at the beach, on the mountain or by the pool. Stay hydrated, seek shade whenever possible, and take all of the precautions needed to prevent sun poisoning, and you’re guaranteed to experience better vacations and beach days.
