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There is some contradiction in this article as to whether this 10-year old was on a field trip, or outside for field day, but either way, I can understand why the mom is upset that her daughter got sunburned.
From the article:
School district spokeswoman Aubrey Chancellor said allergic reactions to sunscreen are one of the numerous reasons the district does not allow sunblock in its 72 schools.
"We don't want students sharing sunscreen," Chancellor said. "If students get it in their eyes or react badly to the sunscreen it can be quite serious."
If it isnt allowed to be brought to school then they can always apply it before school and leave the bottle at home. Besides, one day (if that) in the sun isnt going to cause skin cancer.
If it isnt allowed to be brought to school then they can always apply it before school and leave the bottle at home. Besides, one day (if that) in the sun isnt going to cause skin cancer.
Once a day application isn't enough for everyone. Many of us very fair skinned people have to reapply quite often, with my having to apply at least every two hours (often more often).
Once a day application isn't enough for everyone. Many of us very fair skinned people have to reapply quite often, with my having to apply at least every two hours (often more often).
Wear a hat, apply a waterproof sunscreen with high SPF, and stay in the shade as much as possible. I have never had a student get a sunburn on a field trip. Between the bus ride to and from, the break for lunch, and the line to get in there isn't much time spent in the sun honestly. They also have special T shirts all the students have to wear.
And I have taken classes to water parks, the zoo, farms etc... In the Texas high heat of May.
Parents can go on the field trip and apply more sunscreen if they are that concerned about it.
So sunscreen is right up there with peanuts as far as allergies now ?
I never heard of allergies to sunscreen lotion before.
It's specifically chemical blocker sunscreens. Zinc oxide and Titanium dioxide (physical blockers) do not cause allergic reactions. PABA sunscreen (which is pretty uncommon now, but used to be the most common kind of chemical blocker) can cause some very serious allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis.
If it rubs into your skin, it is a chemical blocker. If it layers onto your skin, it is a physical blocker.
If it isnt allowed to be brought to school then they can always apply it before school and leave the bottle at home. Besides, one day (if that) in the sun isnt going to cause skin cancer.
According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, ONE blistering sunburn in childhood DOUBLES a person's chance of developing melanoma. Also, according to the SCF, sunscreen should be reapplied every TWO hours, minimum.
I happen to think sunburns ARE a big deal.
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