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“The good news is you can protect yourself and your family members from too much sun , the main cause of skin cancer, by taking simple steps like putting on sunscreen , a hat, sunglasses and a t-shirt. … Sunburns in childhood are associated with an increased risk of developing melanoma. EPA is encouraging schools to participate by pledging to incorporate sun safety into their May activities. Participating classrooms will receive a Don’t Fry Day poster and a classroom set …

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Getting a sunburn – or even a tan- increases your child’s risk of skin cancer. Now is the time to protect his/her birthday suit. – Daryn Eller ( Parents Magazine ). I came across some clothings for sun protection in the parents magazine ( June … You can also wash your children’s clothing with SunGuard sold at fabric stores. How do you feel about the sun protective clothings? It doesn’t mean we have to stop putting sunscreen on our children. Please comment as you please. …

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One severe sunburn during childhood doubles your chances at developing melanoma as an adult. Multiple sunburns keeping increasing your chances so that is why it is so important to protect yourself and your children all the time. While skin cancer can be caused by things such as chemical … Taking safety measures such as sunscreen application, wide brimmed hats, sun – protection swim wear and limiting sun exposure during the hours of 10am to 3pm will help reduce your risk. …

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Tuga wants everyone to know that by developing these 5 sun safety habits early in life, you can prevent skin cancer. – Use SPF 15+ sunscreen – Wear sun protection clothing – Protect the eyes with UV400 sunglasses … He wore it all weekend and he hardly got any sun at all! Tuga did what it was meant to do with our son and kept his skin protected. However, my husband did leave the beach with a little sunburn . I’m going to look into getting Sunwear for us! …

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Before you know it, summer will be right upon on us and with that comes the risk of sunburns . It is wise to not get too much sun for risk of skin damage and. …

To avoid sunburns, we must take certain precautions.  Many of us, including children can only be out in direct sunlight for about 10 to 15 minutes before feeling some effects of burning, while others can safely be out 20 to 30 minutes. A moderate exposure to sunlight on a daily basis is beneficial to your health and that of your child.  You can minimize exposure to the sun during the hours of 10am and 3pm, when the sun is the hottest.

If you need to go out during the hottest part of the day, protection is essential. The best protection is  a wide-brimmed hat and natural fiber clothing that will protect the skin, but quite honestly we do not usually use this type of protection.   Read more »

While not all forms of skin cancer can be prevented, there are ways a person can reduce certain risk factors.  The following information includes ways to limit the risk of skin cancer:

•    Limit ultraviolet exposure: one of the most important ways a person can reduce the risk of basal and squamous cell skin cancer is to limit exposure to UV rays.  Practice sun safety, wear protective eye wear, use sunscreen regularly, put on a shirt and over sized hat anytime skin is exposed to direct sunlight.

•    Wear protective clothing: clothing offers different levels of protection from sun exposure. Long-sleeved shirts, long pants and long skirts offer a person the most protection and darker colors generally provide better protection than lighter colored clothing.  Some clothing manufacturers in the U.S. are now making clothes that are lightweight and offer UV protection, even when wet.  The higher the level of a sunscreen, the more protection is offered against UV rays.

•    Regular use of sunscreen: the American Cancer Society recommends regular use of sunscreen as part of a UV protection regimen.  Using sunscreens and lip balms with an SPF (sun protection factor) of 15 or higher is especially important when being exposed to sunlight for long periods of time, in a hot environment or high altitude, and during peak sunshine hours (10 am-4 pm).
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[Dawn Hall speaks] “The odds of reporting two or more sunburns were one and one half times greater for individuals who reported that they had not taught the Pool Cool sun safety lessons.” Healthy sun protection habits include wearing sunscreen , shirts with sleeves, hats, and sunglasses, and staying in the shade. The study in Archives of Dermatology was supported by the National Institutes of Health. Learn more at hhs.gov. HHS HealthBeat is a production of the U.S. …

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