Maria Whitehead Melanoma & Skin Cancer Awareness Campaign


Sun Safe Play on WTKR

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Feb. 8-10 | Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

Melanoma Prevention & Sun Safety Tips
● Keep in mind the sun is strongest between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
● Always wear protective clothing when outside.
● Wear clothing that’s dark and tightly woven.
● Wear a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses.
● Remember that UV rays bounce off sand, snow, concrete, and water.
● Do not use sun tanning beds.
● Keep very young children (6 months or less) out of the sun. 
● Sunscreens need to be applied liberally and evenly over all exposed areas.
● Apply a sunscreen with a SPF of 15 or higher whenever you’re outdoors.
● Apply sunscreen before going outdoors and reapply often.
● Reapply sunscreen after swimming, perspiring, and toweling off.
● Provide complete sunscreen coverage for your skin (including neck, ears and lips!).
● For people with thin or thinning hair, apply sunscreen to the scalp as well.
● Stay in the shade whenever possible!