Blue Ridge Health District - BRHD

Did you know that 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer? Protect yourself by applying sunscreen every day - your skin will thank you!🧴🙂‍↕️

When you're picking a sunscreen, choose a bottle with:
🔆 SPF 30 or higher
🔆 Broad spectrum coverage
🔆 Water resistance (up to 40-80 minutes)

When spending time outside, apply your sunscreen:
🔆 Every 2 hours
🔆 After swimming or sweating
🔆 Even in cloudy weather

For more details on reducing your risk of skin cancer, visit https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/sun-protection/shade-clothing-sunscreen/practice-safe-sun 💻

Smoke from the Canadian wildfires has impacted the air quality in the Charlottesville area, and it's forecast to escalate starting tomorrow, July 17.

Community members should use their best judgement when spending time outdoors. Children, senior citizens, and those with preexisting medical conditions - particularly heart or lung disease - should avoid strenuous outdoor activities.

Consider wearing an N95 mask to reduce exposure to air pollutants. Keep doors, windows, and fireplaces closed and air conditioning running on a recirculation setting.

Monitor the air quality index (AQI) forecast: https://firesmoke.ca/forecasts/current/

Monitor the current local AQI: https://www.airnow.gov/?city=Charlottesville&state=VA&country=USA