With Memorial Day sparking summer fun and the Georgia heat on the rise, many will search for fun ways to cool off including pools, lakes, rivers and splash pads. But before heading into the water, certain precautions should be taken to protect all from everything from sunburns to sickness. With skin cancer being one of the more common cancers, the American Cancer society encourages those heading out to the sun to slip, slop, slap and wrap.
Slather on sunscreen, shower before swimming, experts say