Fun in the Sun
These rays from the sun can harm the skin
What are UV rays
Insects that can cause Malaria
What are Mosquitoes
Burn at 1200 degrees
What are sparklers
This poisonous plant has a red stem and grows in wet areas
What is poison Sumac
This form of cancer can be seen with the naked eye
What is Skin Cancer
The recommended action if you see someone in trouble in the water
What is, "Reach or throw, don't go."
The disease that can be spread by Ticks
What is Lyme disease
True or False: Shooting guns in the air are a safe alternative to fireworks.
What is false?
The saying often used to identify poison oak or poison ivy
What is, "Leaves of three, let them be."
This MD specializes in diseases of the skin
What is a Dermatologist
The minimum SPF recommended to protect the skin
What is 30 SPF
The proper method for removing a tick
What is grasp the tick firmly and as close to the skin as possible, then with a steady motion pull the tick's body away from the skin. Wash the area with soap and water and apply rubbing alcohol.
Half the fireworks injuries seen in the ER are on what parts of the body
What are extremities (Hands, fingers or leg)
True or false: Poison ivy rash can be spread to other parts of the body by rubbing the rash
What is False
Most people have 10 to 30 of these on their body
What are moles
According to the CDC, how many people die from unintentional drowning each day in the US
What is 11
Food poisoning, dysentery, and diarrhea commonly spread by these pests
What is the common housefly
The most frequent injury type seen in the ER on July 4th
What are burns (38%)
T/F: 1st aid for a venomous snake bite involves sucking out the poison with your mouth.
What is false?
This form of cancer has a 98% survival rate if treated early
What is Melanoma
The signs of Heat Stroke
What are: Confusion, slurred speech, loss of consciousness, dry/hot skin, seizures, and extreme body temperature
The time frame that a Tick must be attached and feeding on the blood, before it can transmit Lyme disease to a human
What is at least 24 hrs
The age group that accounts for 28% of all fireworks injuries
What are children <16 y/o
Urushiol
What is the oil that causes the allergic reaction to poison oak or poison ivy
The form of skin cancer usually found on the tops of ears, nose, and head.
What is Basal Cell Carcinoma?