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9 Summer Health Myths—Debunked

Christine M. Porretta

Monday, July 30, 2012

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Myth: Put butter on a sunburn.
Myth: Poison ivy is contagious.
Myth: Saltwater heals wounds.
Myth: Getting a base tan prevents sunburns.
Myth: Too much air conditioning can make you sick.
Myth: Urinating on a jellyfish sting helps relieve pain.
Myth: Don’t swim on a full stomach.
Myth: Mosquitoes bite people who have “sweet” blood.
Myth: Let scrapes air out until they form a scab.
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