Melanoma Prevention

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Avoid unprotected exposure to sunlight, seek shade, and never indoor tan

 Wear sun protective clothing, including a long-sleeved shirt, pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and sunglasses year-round 

 Apply recommended amounts of broad spectrum sunscreen with a SPF of at least 30 to all exposed skin and reapply every two hours, or as needed 

 Routinely examine your whole body for changes in your skin and report suspicious changes to a parent or healthcare provider 

 Educate your family and community about the need to be SunAWARE