Here are nine ways to protect yourself from the sun...

• Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of at least 15.

• Reapply sunscreen every 2 hours when outdoors, even on cloudy days.

• Wear protective, tightly woven clothing, such as a long-sleeved shirt and pants.

• Wear a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses that Block 99-100% of UV Radiation when outdoors.

• Stay in the shade whenever possible.

• Avoid reflective surfaces, which can reflect up to 85 percent of the sun's damaging rays.

• Protect children. Minimize sun exposure and apply sunscreen to children aged 6 months and older.

• No shadow...seek the shade! If your shadow is shorter than you are, you're likely to sunburn.

• Avoid tanning beds.

Source: American Academy of Dermatology