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Skin Cancer Buttons and Badges

You can copy and paste the code to embed these buttons and badges in your Web site, social network profile, or blog. You may also find additional shareable graphics on the Skin Cancer Prevention Progress Report page.

Protect All the Skin You’re In

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Protect all the skin you’re in. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, but most skin cancers can be prevented! Every year, nearly 5 million people are treated for skin cancer at a cost of more than $8 billion, and there are about 76,000 new cases of and 9,000 deaths from melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer.

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Protect all the skin you’re in. Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays—from the sun or from artificial sources like tanning beds—is the most common cause of skin cancer. Anyone, no matter their skin tone, can get skin cancer.

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Protect all the skin you’re in. Enjoy the Outdoors!
Being physically active outside is healthy and can help prevent conditions like obesity. But it’s important to be sun smart when playing and working outdoors.

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Schools Can Help Protect Children from Skin Cancer

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It’s Easy to Protect Yourself from UV Exposure

Wear Sun Protective Clothing

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Copy the code below for this “Wear sun protective clothing.” button (150 x 150):

<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin/tips-for-men.htm?s_cid=cancer_skin_men_protect_UV_001" title="It's easy to protect yourself from UV exposure... Long-sleeved shirts, pants, and a wide-brimmed hat offer the best protection. If you're wearing a baseball cap or short-sleeved shirt, make sure to put sunscreen on your ears, neck, and arms."><img src="https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin/images/sun-safety-hat_sm.jpg" style="width:150px; height:150px; border:0px;" alt="It's easy to protect yourself from UV exposure... Long-sleeved shirts, pants, and a wide-brimmed hat offer the best protection. If you're wearing a baseball cap or short-sleeved shirt, make sure to put sunscreen on your ears, neck, and arms." /></a>

Copy the code below for this “Easy Ways to Protect Yourself” button (225 x 150):

<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin/tips-for-men.htm?s_cid=cancer_skin_men_protect_UV_005" title="It's easy to protect yourself from UV exposure... Long-sleeved shirts, pants, and a wide-brimmed hat offer the best protection. If you're wearing a baseball cap or short-sleeved shirt, make sure to put sunscreen on your ears, neck, and arms. Seek shade as much as possible between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., which are peak times for sunlight. Use a sunscreen of at least SPF 15 on any exposed skin, and don't forget to re-apply it every two hours, as well as after swimming, sweating, or toweling off. If you work outdoors, ask about sun protection at your job, like wearing sun-protective clothing."><img src="http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin/images/sun-safety-twitter_sm.jpg" style="width:225px; height:150px; border:0px;" alt="It's easy to protect yourself from UV exposure... Long-sleeved shirts, pants, and a wide-brimmed hat offer the best protection. If you're wearing a baseball cap or short-sleeved shirt, make sure to put sunscreen on your ears, neck, and arms. Seek shade as much as possible between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., which are peak times for sunlight. Use a sunscreen of at least SPF 15 on any exposed skin, and don't forget to re-apply it every two hours, as well as after swimming, sweating, or toweling off. If you work outdoors, ask about sun protection at your job, like wearing sun-protective clothing." /></a>