Sun Safety

A-Z Guide

Cataracts
The lens of the eye is our window to the world. Normally, this lens is crystal clear, transmitting and focusing light.... »
Heat Stroke
Heat stroke is very serious. A person's temperature rises over 104 degrees and he or she has an altered mental status. »
Miliaria
Miliaria is a very common skin condition in newborns. The pores of their immature sweat glands plug easily, leading to... »
Rickets
Babies who do not get enough or produce enough vitamin D can develop rickets, the failure of developing bones to form... »
Sunburn
Sunburn is visible radiation damage to the skin. Most of the damage is caused by UVB radiation, although UVA radiation... »

Q&A

Sunglasses and Kids
All children should be taught to wear sunglasses, especially between 10 AM and 2 PM, when ultraviolet exposure is the... »
Swimmer’s Ear And Sunburn
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Blog entry

Getting Enough of the Sunshine Vitamin
The American Academy of Pediatrics recently doubled their recommended daily amount of vitamin D for our kids – and many... »
Sunscreen Prevents Moles
A study in the June 14th, 2000 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) reported that sunscreen... »
The How and When of Skin Protection
How and when sun damage occurs to children's skin may surprise you. Many parents know that in the United States alone... »