Showing children the importance of sun safety when they’re young lays the groundwork for a lifetime of healthy skin habits, protecting them from painful burns in the short-term and skin cancers when they’re older.

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National Experts on Sun Safety

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Sophie Balk – Children's Hospital at Montefiore

Sun Safety PROJECT MATERIALS

These materials were created by Prevent Child Injury to assist in outreach efforts on sun safety. Most of these materials can be co-branded with your organization's logo.

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Sun Safety RESOURCES

These materials were created by Prevent Child Injury members or other trusted sources.

Webpages

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All About Sunscreen – Skin Cancer Foundation

Sun Safety – KidsHealth

What Kids Should Know About Sun Protection – AADA*

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Baby Sunburn Protection – HealthyChildren

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Sun Safety – Rady Children’s Hospital

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Protect Your Eyes from the Sun – Prevent Blindness

Sun Safety – CDC*
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Sun Protection – Skin Cancer Foundation

Sun Safety: Information for Parents About Sunburn & Sunscreen – HealthyChildren

Brochures & Fact Sheets

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Buying Guide: Sunglasses for Children – AACDH*

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Children and Skin Cancer – AAD*

Protect Your Family From Skin Cancer – CDC*

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Sunscreen and Sun Protection – NCH*

Selecting and Applying Sunscreen – AACDH*

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FAQs About Sun Safety – AAD*

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Sun Safety Awareness at Home and School – AAD*

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Play it Safe in the Sun – CDC*

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Sun Safety – NCH*

Posters, Infographics & Social Media Graphics

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Be SunAWARE for Infants – South Shore Health

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Healthy & Safe Summer Tips – Children’s Health

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UV Protection Chart – Society of Behavioral Medicine

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You Can’t Run from UV Rays – Impact Melanoma

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Not Just for the Beach – Impact Melanoma

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Choose Sun Safety Strategies that Work – Brighter Futures Indiana

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Protect All the Skin You’re In – CDC
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Game Day Checklist – Impact Melanoma

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Sunburn Facts Parents Need to Know – Children’s Wellness Center

Blog Posts

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5 Fun-in-the-Sun Safety Tips for Kids – Cedars Sinai

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Sun Safety: How to Protect your Skin from the Sun this Summer & All Year Round – Society of Behavioral Medicine

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Don’t Get Burned by These 8 Sunscreen Mistakes – Michigan Health

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The Importance of Sun Safety for Children – South Shore Health

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Sun Safety for Kids – Maine Health

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Sun Safety for Kids & Babies – Center City Pediatrics

Videos

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How to Apply Sunscreen – AAD*

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Sun Safety Informational Video – NCH CIRP*

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Infant Sun Protection: How to Keep Your Baby Safe – AAD*

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What You Need to Know About Sun Safety – CDC*

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Sun Safety for Kids – Cleveland Clinic

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Sun Safety for Kids: Parenting Resources – St. Louis Children’s Hospital

*List of Abbreviations
AACDH: Anne Arundel County Department of Health
AAD: American Academy of Dermatology
AADA: American Academy of Dermatology Association
CDC: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
NCH: Nationwide Children’s Hospital
NCH CIRP: Nationwide Children's Hospital Center for Injury Research and Policy

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