Pharmacists in the Canary Islands have launched the ”Summer and Health” campaign under the motto of <
Sun callus and other hoaxes
This year’s campaign will focus on the misinformation spread through social networks that seriously endangers public health. According to Loreto Gómez, <
The sun callus is a denialist theory that recommends prolonged sun exposure, controlled and without any kind of protection, in which the body creates its own natural barrier that rejects the resulting harmful effects.
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2024 Schedule
The campaign will be divided into 4 stages focusing on different topics: on 10th July, the emphasis will be on sun protection and its consequences. On 23rd July, for a period of two weeks, an addition for this year will be discussing auditory problems, in addition to eye care. Lastly, on 6th August, the focus will be on medicinal plants to remind the importance of staying hydrated and not neglecting our diet.
Rise in COVID-19 cases
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The speakers concluded the presentation stressing the importance of protecting against the coronavirus: <
