Vol. 29, No. 2
healthbeat
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Growing Together is published quarterly for parents and families in the Miami Valley area by The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton, One Children’s Plaza, Dayton, Ohio 45404-1815.
Visit our web site at www.childrensdayton.org – your online source of child health and safety information.
Flu tips for professionals
If you are a professional caregiver, you may be able to receive credit by completing the online education module on influenza. This module – Deja Flu – What’s old and new with influenza – can be completed on Dayton Children’s website ( www.childrensdayton.org
– follow link from home page).
Although it is designed for professionals, the module is a good source of information for interested parents and families.
Take a few minutes today to learn more about the latest flu vaccines and treatment.
Fun – and safety – in the sun
As the weather gets warmer and children head outdoors, it’s important to remember to protect your children’s skin.
“Good sun habits must begin early. Long-term sun exposure contributes to the development of skin cancer,” says Julian Trevino, MD, a pediatric dermatologist at The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton.
Dr. Trevino offers the following tips to help prevent
skin damage:
- Babies younger than 6 months old should be kept out of direct sun. Cover their skin with
light clothing and use sunscreen that is safe
for infants.
- All children should wear hats, sunglasses and shirts whenever possible in the sun. Covering up is the best defense against the sun.
- Try to avoid sunlight during the peak hours from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
- Use a sunscreen of SPF 15 or greater about 20 minutes before a child is going outside. Remember to reapply the sunscreen every two hours or after swimming or sweating.
- Be sure to cover ears, nose and the tops of
the feet.
- Make sure schools and childcare centers know about sun safety. Provide them with sunscreen to use on the children before they go outside.
Skip the tan. Tanning oil doesn’t provide your skin any protection. Though the dark color may make you look healthy, tan skin is damaged skin.
Table of Contents |
1 Go outside and enjoy the spring!
2 Fun - and safety - in the sun
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