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Saturday 23 September 2023 Dublin: 14°C

# uv rays

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# protect your skin
Warning to protect children in the sun as 90% of 10-17 year olds say they've had sunburn at least once
New research was published by the Institute of Public Health and NUI Galway today.
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Jun 17th 2020, 7:45 AM
# Be prepared
Do you work indoors? Here's why you need to be wary of the sun - even when it's cloudy out
People are being warned that their skin can still be damaged on cloudy days.
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Jun 22nd 2018, 6:00 AM
# uv rays
'I thought a mark on my face was acne, but it was skin cancer'
Orla Fallon was diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma at the start of her Leaving Cert year.
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Jul 1st 2017, 7:30 PM
# Safety First
This patch will say you're at risk of being sunburned before it happens
The UV Patch, which changes colour to indicate the different levels of sun exposure, will be launched here in June.
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May 9th 2016, 3:42 PM
# Don't Wear Sunscreen
Suncream is really bad for the ocean
Particularly phytoplankton.
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Aug 22nd 2014, 3:12 PM
# wear protection
Well that's one way to lure people into the pub on a sunny day in Ireland...
Factor 5%.
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May 22nd 2014, 7:33 AM