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Stay safe in the sun - Summer health

Summer health | Safety in the sun | How to have a healthy summer
Average rating: 3 out of 5 star rating

Summer's here and it's time for barbecues, summer holidays and days out.

But the warm weather also brings a few health hazards that are a pain at the best of times and can ruin a holiday at the worst of times. We've got all you need to know about summer's most common ailments.

Sun care

- Sun care tips for protecting kids
- Can you trust your sun cream?
- Skin cancer is still on the rise
- Why we're still in the dark about sun damage
- The truth about sun beds
- Your tips for treating heat rash and sunburn
- Which fake tan is best? Use our gallery to help you decide

Kids' summer health

- Food poisoning in children
- Hay fever in kids
- Holiday first aid kit
- Insect bites and stings in children
- Prickly heat in children

Adults' summer health

- Food poisoning
- Hay fever
- Insect bites and stings
- Moles - skin cancer
- Prickly heat
- Sun spots

By Louise O'Connell

Average rating:

3 out of 5 star rating

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