Description:

This colourful 'summer themed' leaflet and accompanying A3 poster, features seven important facts concerning the sun and skin cancer which are: apply sunscreen SPF 15 or higher to provide protection against UVA and UVB using two teaspoons if you're just covering your head, arms and neck or two tablespoons if you're covering your entire body, while wearing a swimming costume; cover up with clothes that provide sun protection; seek the shade; know your skin type and colour; drink plenty of fluids especially water and most importantly protect babies and young children from strong sunlight as their skin is delicate. Also includes important information on the use of sunbeds.

Over-exposure to harmful sun rays at any age, especially when we are young, can damage the skin and lead to skin cancer.