What to know
Videos, podcasts, social media posts, and shareable graphics about skin cancer.
Videos
Sun safety tips
Dawn Holman, CDC behavioral scientist, talks about the importance of sun safety strategies.
Use Sunscreen
Learn the best ways to use sunscreen to prevent skin cancer. Watch or download [2.7MB]
Wear a Hat
This video explains which types of hats are best to protect your skin from the sun. Watch or download [4.4MB]
Seek Shade
This sun safety tip video tells you about staying in the shade. Watch or download [3.6MB]
Wear Clothing that Covers
This video explains why clothing should be part of your sun-safe strategy. Watch or download [2.9MB]
Plan Activities for Morning, Late Afternoon and Evening
Learn why the timing of your outdoor activities is important to protect your skin. Watch or download [3.6MB]
What You Need to Know about Sun Safety
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. Too much sun can cause skin cancer. This video explains how to protect your skin from the sun.
Podcasts
- Preventing Skin Cancer: Two people talk about how they’ve learned to protect their skin from the sun. Podcast | Transcript
- The Great Outdoors Public Service Announcement: A man and a woman are getting ready for a hike. The woman reminds him about sun protection. Podcast | Transcript
- An Ounce of Protection Is Worth a Pound of Cure Public Service Announcement: A man and a woman are talking about being outside, and the woman reminds him to protect his skin to keep from getting burned again. Podcast | Transcript
- Sun Proof: In this podcast for kids, the Kidtastics talk about the harmful effects of the sun and how to protect yourself from it. Podcast | Transcript
- Soak Up the Sun: This podcast discusses skin cancer and ways to protect yourself and your family. Podcast | Transcript
Research
- Helping Nevada School Children Become Sun Smart: Christine Thompson, Community Programs Manager at the Nevada Cancer Coalition, answers questions about her research and the program's effect on children’s skin health. Podcast | Transcript
Social media posts and images
The 5 Ss of Sun Protection
Suggested post: Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S. Making sun protection an everyday habit will help you enjoy the outdoors safely, avoid getting sunburned, and lower your skin cancer risk. Use these tips to protect you and your family: www.cdc.gov/skin-cancer/sun-safety/
Anyone Can Get Skin Cancer
Suggested post: Each year in the U.S., about 6 million people are treated for skin cancer. Most skin cancer is caused by too much UV rays. Anyone can get it, including people with darker skin tones. Here’s what you should know: www.cdc.gov/skin-cancer/
Enjoy the Outdoors!
Suggested post: Most skin cancers are caused by too much sun exposure. Use a layered approach to protect your skin year-round with protective clothing, sunscreen, a wide-brimmed hat, UV-blocking sunglasses, and shade. Learn more: www.cdc.gov/skin-cancer/sun-safety/
Sun Protection
Suggested post: Do you enjoy the outdoors? Protect your skin with clothing that covers, sunscreen, and shade. Read CDC's sun safety tips: www.cdc.gov/skin-cancer/sun-safety/
Symptoms
Suggested post: Talk to your doctor if you notice changes in your skin such as a new growth, a sore that doesn't heal, a change in a mole, or any of the ABCDEs of melanoma. Learn the symptoms of skin cancer: www.cdc.gov/skin-cancer/symptoms/