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Sunblock in the shape of a heart on skin in North Yorkshire.
Sunblock in the shape of a heart on skin in North Yorkshire.

Skin awareness, sun safety and skin cancer

Find out how you can protect yourself and your children from the risk of skin cancer, prevent sunburn, and learn about UV and vitamin D.

Kids swimming in a pool in North Yorkshire.
Kids swimming in a pool in North Yorkshire.

Heat waves and hot weather

Find out about the health risks during a heatwave, who is most likely to be affected, and how to identify heat exhaustion and heatstroke.

Guinea pig in grass in North Yorkshire petting zoo.
Guinea pig in grass in North Yorkshire petting zoo.

Avoiding infection on farm visits

Advice for good hygiene when visiting a farm, animal attraction or children’s petting zoo, including infection avoidance for pregnant women.

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