The best approach is to avoid needless, or over-exposure to ultraviolet radiation. It is easy to protect ourselves from the harmful effects of the sun's rays all year round. It isn't necessary to have a tan to be healthy. Don't be fooled by clouds - the sun's rays can penetrate light cloud cover, fog and haze. Because their skin is thinner and more sensitive than an adult's, children and teenagers need extra protection from ultraviolet radiation.
Children sunburn more easily than adults.
Because sunburn may increase the risk of developing skin cancer later in life, sunburns should be avoided by everybody, but particularly by children. Never let young children stay in the sun for long periods of time without adequate protection from the sun - protective clothing, sunscreen and sunglasses. All children should wear at least a sunhat, T-shirt and shorts. Get children and teenagers used to wearing sunscreen lotion, paying particular attention to the most exposed parts - ears, face, neck, shoulders and back, knees and tops of feet. If possible, wear sunglasses that screen out ultraviolet radiation.