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A12 Hood River News, Saturday, June 20, 2015 healthy hood river HAHRC BEATS Help prevent skin cancer risk by protecting your child now BY CHESEA RUDER Mid Columbia Children’s Council File photo PROTECT CHILDREN from increased risk of skin cancer later by applying sunscreen now. Just a few serious sunburns can increase your child’s risk of skin cancer later in life. Kids don’t have to be at the pool, beach, or on vacation to get too much sun. Their skin needs protection from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays whenever they’re outdoors. Seek shade. UV rays are strongest and most harmful during midday. So it’s best to plan in- door activities then. If this is not possible, seek shade under a tree, an umbrella, or a pop- up tent. Use these options to prevent sunburn, and not to seek relief after it has happened. Cover up. Long-sleeved shirts and long pants and skirts can protect from UV rays. Clothes made from tightly woven fabric offer the best protection. A wet T-shirt offers much less UV protection than a dry one, and darker colors may offer more protection than lighter colors. Some clothing certified under interna- tional standards comes with information on its ultraviolet protection factor. Get a hat. Hats that shade the face, scalp, ears, and neck are easy to use and give great protection. Baseball caps are popular among kids, but they don’t protect their ears and neck. If your child chooses a cap, be sure to protect exposed areas with sunscreen. Wear sunglasses. They protect your child’s eyes from UV rays, which can lead to cataracts later in life. Look for sunglasses that wrap around and block as close to 100% of both UVA and UVB rays as possible. Apply sunscreen. Use sunscreen with at least SPF 15 and UVA as well as UVB protec- tion every time your child goes outside. For the best protection, apply sunscreen generous- ly 30 minutes before going outdoors. Don’t for- get to protect ears, noses, lips, and the tops of feet. Take sunscreen with you to reapply dur- ing the day, especially after your child swims or exercises. This applies to waterproof and water-resistant products as well. ■ Follow the directions on the package for using a sunscreen product on babies less than 6 months old. All products do not have the same ingredients; if your or your child’s skin reacts badly to one product, try another one or call a doctor. Your baby’s best defense against sunburn is avoiding the sun or staying in the shade. Keep in mind, sunscreen is not meant to allow kids to spend more time in the sun than they would otherwise. Try combining sun- screen with other options, like playing in the shade, to prevent skin damage. By taking ac- tion now, you can help prevent your child’s risk of skin cancer later in life! ■ Healthy Active Hood River County (HAHRC) is our community healthy living coalition. 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