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  1. Today is #DontFryDay! Be sun safe with @EPA’s free UV Index app go.usa.gov/VuF & tips go.usa.gov/Vud #SkinCancer about 8 hours ago via web
  2. If current trends continue, 1 in 5 Americans will get #SkinCancer in their lifetime! Sun safety tips in podcast go.usa.gov/p7Z 10:40 AM May 24th via web
  3. @AnthnyCk Higher numbers indicate more protection. You should use a sunscreen with at least SPF 15. go.usa.gov/pPK #CDCCancerChat 1:28 PM May 22nd via web in reply to AnthnyCk
  4. Thank you all for joining in the conversation. Great comments & questions. Please join us for the next #CDCCancerChat 10:59 AM May 22nd via web
  5. Remember: protect your skin: seek shade, wear protective clothing, hats, sunglasses & sunscreen & avoid tanning beds. #CDCCancerChat 10:59 AM May 22nd via web
  6. This Friday is Don't Fry Day to raise sun safety awareness. #CDCCancerChat skincancerprevention.org/programs/dont-… 10:57 AM May 22nd via web
  7. We're nearing the end of our time today. Please send final comments & questions. #CDCCancerChat 10:56 AM May 22nd via web
  8. @hollywdhealth RT How can we convince Hollywood, the media & fashionistas that non-tanned skin is beautiful & photogenic? #CDCCancerChat 10:55 AM May 22nd via web
  9. @ElinSilveous Too much UV exposure can change skin texture, leading to premature aging, wrinkles, age spots & #SkinCancer. #CDCCancerChat 10:53 AM May 22nd via web in reply to ElinSilveous
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