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Tips for protecting children from the sun; sunscreen use; protective eyewear; sunburn care; medication and sun exposure
Information about identifying and caring for heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke in children
Information about signs and symptoms, seeking care, and prevention of dehydration in children
Sunburn instructions for caregivers
Offers resources and low cost, online “Playground Supervision” training for child care educators.
Free Handbook for Public Playground Safety from the Consumer Product Safety Commission, Pub. No. 325.
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