Five Minutes or Less for Health Weekly Tip: Be Summer-Savvy

Summer brings a lot of fun and a lot of health and safety challenges. Take a few minutes to be safe and healthy.

• Use U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets on the water.
• Put on sunscreen and a wide-brimmed hat to protect your skin from the sun.
• Drink plenty of water even if you don’t feel thirsty.
• Put on insect repellent.
• Wash your hands often.

Learn More

• Make Summer Safe for Kids
• Skin Cancer Awareness: Protect Your Skin
• Emergency Preparedness and Response: Extreme Heat
• Handwashing: Clean Hands Save Lives
• Keep Your Cool in Hot Weather