By April Lieb, PA-C
Physician Assistant, Caughman Health Center
With summer quickly approaching, it’s important to remember the value of using sunscreen, especially on our children. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, one in five Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70. Having five or more sunburns doubles your risk for melanoma, a serious form of skin cancer.
A few simple steps, as directed from healthychildren.org, will help protect your family from sunburns – they are as follows:
Shade
Keep babies under the age of six months out of direct sunlight. Do this by placing the child under a shade tree or by using an umbrella or covered stroller.
Clothing
Dress in cool, comfortable, lightweight long sleeves and pants to keep arms and legs covered.
Wear a hat with a brim all the way around that will protect the face, ears and back of the neck.
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