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Take It From Them: Kids Need Sunscreen - Videos from The Weather Channel

Take It From Them: Kids Need Sunscreen

July 18, 2025

Just one blistering sunburn in childhood can more than double the risk of developing melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, even decades later. Since children’s skin is still developing and especially vulnerable to UV radiation, every burn adds long-lasting DNA damage that can silently increase cancer risk for decades. Here’s what the kids of our weather experts say you should do to protect young skin in the sun: