Learn how to make your school or child care center sun safe for children.
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States.
If you limit your exposure to UV, you can likely prevent skin cancer - especially if you start at an early age. And even one severe sunburn in childhood can double the risk for developing melanoma later in life. Because of this link between childhood sunburns and melanoma, our goal is to help child care centers, schools, teachers, and parents protect children from the sun. This includes helping children develop and practice sun-safe habits to reduce their sun exposure.