Sunburn is overexposure of the skin to the ultraviolet rays of the sun.
The biggest risk of exposure to these rays occurs between the hours of 10am and 2pm. Risk of a burn varies with length of time in the sun, complexion of the skin, proximity to the equator, and altitude. Symptoms include redness, warmth and blistering of the skin. Pain tends to be variable with each child, thus the amount of discomfort does not necessarily correlate with the severity of the burn. More significant burns will cause additional symptoms including a flu-like illness characterized by fever, chills, and headache.