Opportunities to Speak with Either the Parent or Child
- Regular check ups & complete physicals
(Frequent opportunities during the first few years!)
- Regular screenings (eg, Hearing, vision, etc.)
- Check up for first day of school
- Immunizations
- Infections (including ear infections from swimming)
- Allergy season visits
- Anytime! During treatment for:
- Respiratory conditions (eg, asthma check ups, etc)
- Skin conditions (eg, acne, sunburns, etc)
- Eye conditions (Eyelids are susceptible to UV too!)
- Ear, nose, and throat conditions (Especially flu/cold season when snow is reflecting UV!)
Factors to Consider
Seasonal Activities |
Whether the child is outdoors for recess, at a picnic, hiking, at a playground, skiing, ice skating, snowboarding, swimming, rollerblading, biking, or just shooting hoops in the driveway, keep in mind concrete, sand, water, and snow reflect 85% to 90% of UV rays. |
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Clothing |
During summertime, kids typically wear shorts and short sleeves-or may even go shirtless. Summer appropriate, long-sleeved shirts and pants are ideal for protecting skin. Also, wide-brimmed hats are better than caps for covering ears and neck. |
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Time of Day |
10 am to 2 pm is the time when the sun's rays are strongest. Children need to be especially sun safe during this time or consider alternate indoor activity during high UV index days. |
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Geographic Location |
UV rays are stronger in the Sun Belt states and at higher altitudes (mountainous regions). |
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