June is National Safety Month and the National Safety Council is encouraging everyone to stay safe this summer. That means having a side of SPF with your sunshine and a helmet with your Harley. Summer safety isn't just good for your health, it's also good for your wallet. Here are a few safety tips to remember.
Slather on the SPF. The NSC recommends wearing a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 on all skin that is exposed to the sun. Even on cold or cloudy days the sun's rays can still cause significant damage to your skin. And did you know that the average cost of a 30-day cancer drug prescription was more than $1,600 in 2006, according to the American Cancer Society? That doesn't even include doctor visits or other treatment. For less than $10 per bottle, sunscreen can help keep your skin safe all summer long.
H2O to go. Being out in the sun not only takes a toll on your skin, but on your body's hydration too. Bring a reusable water bottle with you when you're headed out for some fun in the sun, and try to take water breaks at least three times per hour. Heat-related illnesses can cost you big bucks at the doctor, and keep you out of the sun for weeks.
Share space. Carpooling is a great way to save money during the summer, especially if you have kids involved in summer camps or activities. Added passengers make it all the more important to exercise safe driving. Motor vehicle crashes, especially those involving motorcycles, increase greatly during the summer months. Make sure to leave a greater following distance behind a motorcycle, and always give motorcycles the full width of the lane; never try to share a lane. An accident can cost you more than just hospital bills and increased insurance costs, serious crashes can be fatal.
For more information about National Safety Month, visit the National Safety Council's website here, and stay safe this summer.
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