LifeLines: Pack your beach bag
When you’re off to the beach, don’t forget:
- Water
- Broad spectrum sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or higher. Reapply every two hours and after swimming or sweating.
- Sunglasses
- Hat
- Long-sleeved shirt
- Umbrella for shade, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
- First aid kit
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