- Did you know that you need to reapply sunscreen after swimming, towelling, or exercising? This includes waterproof sunscreen! 


- Did you know that sunscreen is not recommended for children under the age of 6 months? Prevention methods such as covering exposed skin with clothing, wearing a large brimmed hat, and sunglasses work best for children under 6 months. 


- Did you know that 30,000 Ontarians will be diagnosed with skin cancer this year? 2,000 of them being cases of melanoma.  


NOW YOU DO. 

© Material developed by Toronto Public Health 2004 – Reviewed and revised 2008