Summer Self Care

Discover MedlinePlus

MedlinePlus is a service of the National Library of Medicine, the most extensive biomedical library in the world. Use MedlinePlus.gov anywhere, anytime, on any device - for free - to discover high-quality health and wellness information that is reliable, easy to understand, and free of advertising, in both English and Spanish.

A few recommendations from MedlinePlus and MedlinePlus Magazine : 

• Sun exposure
• Water Safety (Recreational)
• Hotter days put human health at risk
• Tips for staying healthy and safe this summer

Discover NIH

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the nation's medical research agency, making important discoveries that improve health and save lives. NIH comprises 27 Institutes and Centers, each with a specific research agenda, often focusing on particular diseases or body systems.

Your Healthiest Self-Toolkits from the National Institutes of Health cover a variety of topics, including Beat the Heat - Staying Safe in the Summertime and Staying Safe in the Water - Guard Against Germs While Swimming. 

Too much heat is not safe for anyone. It is even riskier if you are older or have health problems. The National Institute on Aging (NIA) dedicates the section "Hot Weather Safety for Older Adults" section to tips on recognizing the signs of heat-related illnesses and keeping cool and hydrated during hot weather. 

Discover More

This curated list offers trusted tips and resources to help you enjoy the season safely, whether you're heading outdoors, planning a camping trip, or just trying to stay cool.

• Sun Safety Facts | CDC
  Learn how to protect your skin from harmful UV rays and reduce your risk of skin cancer.
• Skin Cancer Resources to Share | CDC
  Find shareable graphics, fact sheets, and social media content to promote sun safety in your community.
• Tips to Stay Safe in the Sun | FDA
  From sunscreen selection to sunglasses, get smart tips to protect yourself outdoors.
• Heat Exhaustion & Safety | NIOSH
  Recognize the signs of heat exhaustion and learn how to stay safe during high temperatures.
• Heat & Health Resources | CDC
  Explore how heat impacts health and find tips for vulnerable populations.
• Tickborne Disease Prevention | CDC
  Learn how to avoid ticks and prevent diseases like Lyme.
• Mosquito Control | CDC
  Stay protected from mosquitoes and the illnesses they can carry.
• Wildfires & Your Safety | CDC
  Discover how wildfire smoke and events affect health—and how to prepare.
• Food Safety Outdoors | FDA
  Get ready for your next trip with food safety tips and outdoor prep.
• Disaster Preparedness | Ready.gov
  With these planning tools, be prepared for anything—from power outages to weather emergencies—with these planning tools.

Featured Book for young audiences:

The Sunscreaming Summer (2023) is the first Book in the SKINVENTUREZ graphic novel series by Dr. Tamara Lazic Strugar, a  NYC-based dermatologist and Yale-trained physician. This engaging story follows Mia and Luka as they embark on a summer adventure filled with fun and important lessons about sun protection. Designed for middle-grade readers, this graphic novel combines entertaining storytelling with essential skin care education, aiming to reduce future rates of skin cancer by teaching kids about sun safety in a fun and memorable way. A portion of the sales profits is donated to the Skin Cancer Foundation, supporting skin cancer research and prevention.