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• Don’t move victim unless they are in danger.• There should be 2 wounds - usually have enter and exitburns.• DO NOT try to cool the burn with anything.• Cover burn with a dry sterile bandage or clean cloth.• Seek medical attention, if necessary.SUNBURNSunblocks and lotions should be applied at least 20 minutes BEFORE goingin the sun so it can be absorbed into skin layers, especially on your littleones! Use one with SPF 30 or higher and 3 or 4 star UVA protection.Remember… dark colors absorb heat so best to wear light or white colorsto reflect sunlight. And you can get sunburned on cloudy days just aseasily as sunny days - if you can see a shadow, you’re still catching somerays.Things to watch out for…Blisters or bubbles on the skinSwelling or painWhat to do…• Cool the burn by using cool cloths or pure aloe vera gel.• Get out of sun or cover up to avoid further damage.• Take care of blisters by loosely covering them and don’tpick at them!To help relieve the pain from a sunburn if NO blisters exist:Aloe vera - Break open a fresh leaf or use 96-100% pure aloe gel.Baking soda - Add 1/2 cup baking soda to a warm bath and soak for halfan hour.Vinegar - Put some regular or cider vinegar on a cloth and apply to sunburnedarea.Whole milk - Apply a cool compress soaked in whole milk to the area.176 www.itsadisaster.net or call 1-888-999-4325