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Keep your cool: Experts on how to stay safe, avoid sunburns in record-high temps

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Last year , heat claimed more than 2,300 lives in the U.S. Last month , at least 30 people across the West lost their lives to the heat wave.

Experts say the official death toll from extreme heat is likely a significant undercount.

People often don't notice the warning signs until they're at severe levels, experts say.

The higher the UV index, the shorter period of time before you can expect to be burnt, experts say.

Some patients wear sunscreen but forget to reapply and even short term exposure can cause a burn.

Sun damage can affect patients of any skin color, ethnic background, skin type and skin tone.