Summer’s here — time for some fun in the sun! With the warmer weather upon us, we’re all eager to head outside and soak up some rays. But before you run out the door, are you doing everything you can to protect yourself from some of the more harmful aspects of the summer weather? Though a natural product of the sun’s rays and a fantastic source of vitamin D, ultraviolet radiation can have harmful and even life-threatening consequences when too much is absorbed.

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