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Going on holiday for some wintersun, then don't forget to pack UV50 swimwear for the kids!! www.shop.suntrooper.com

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Check the local UV Index, using this great website. They provide an hourly UV Index forecast for today and the next three days so you'll know precisely the UV Index levels at any time, helping you to maximize your Sun protection by minimizing UV exposure.

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Hourly UV Index for Anywhere in the World
Hourly UV Index – Check the hourly UV Index levels for anywhere in the World for today and the next 3 days.

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So if you're fleeing the cold, protect yourself and your family and follow these warm weather vacation tips, from the people who know best:
http://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/melanoma/stay-safe-on-your-getaway-a-study-links-tropical-vacations-and-melanoma

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Stay Safe on Your Getaway: A Study Links Tropical Vacations and Melanoma – SkinCancer.org
If you're headed for the sun-baked shores, be warned: A new study shows a link between warm-weather vacations and greater numbers of moles in white women. Since large numbers of moles are a risk f…

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Care for your skin in 2012, (and your children's skin) – you could save your life and your looks!

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New Year's Resolutions from The Skin Cancer Foundation – SkinCancer.org
Skin Cancer Foundation. Recommended Products Store Find a Physician. Prevention. Sun Protection; Prevention Guidelines; Children; For Your Eyes; Clothing; Shade; Sunscreen. Sunburn; Seal of Recommenda…

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This is really great! Gus is 6 year's old, the star of an Award-winning children's wildlife & adventure series. Winner Best Amateur Film, International Wildlife Film Festival 2011.

Please share! This is a great Film/TV Series, well worth passing on to other childrens/parenting sites, to inspire kids to get out and enjoy the great outdoors!! . Thanks

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Sailing, Tennis, Golf, Running……Sporting advice for those who want to get the most out of a sporting lifestyle, without risking sun damage and skin cancer. Avoid outdoor athletics between the peak sun hours of 10 AM and 4 PM, during Summer; wear protective clothing, hats, and UV-blocking sunglasses, and use a broad spectrum, sweat-resistant, SPF 15+ sunscreen, being careful to cover often-missed exposed spots such as the hands and the back of the neck.

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Sun Safety Tips For Sports Enthusiasts – SkinCancer.org
How do you play it safe in the sun? The Skin Cancer Foundation asked several athletes who are uniquely qualified to advise readers – they're also dermatologists!As skin experts, all of them take certa…

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"More than Skin deep" examines not only the medical and scientific aspects of skin cancer but also takes a look at the cultural, historical fashion related issues too. How did popularity develope in favour of the golden tan over natural skin colour?

If you care then share!!

For more information and further videos check out http://morethanskindeep.org/

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There is a petition to sign – click on the link to find out more.

Along with the clinical and charitable alliance Skin Cancer UK (SCUK) we the undersigned petition the Government to
• introduce a mandatory, enforceable, policy on sun safety based on national guidelines for UV exposure for all schools
• ensure the Sun SAFETY messages is mandatory in British schools and that school staff have a responsibility to ensure the sun safety of all children whilst at school

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children – sunburn – skin cancer, Create your online petition, let's change this world from the bottom. Sign for your fights.

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