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Show us your #SunSafeSelfie!

Download and post the #SunSafeSelfie flyer! [PDF-1.2MB]

Nearly 5 million people are treated for skin cancer each year in the United States. Skin cancer can be serious, expensive, and sometimes even deadly.

When spending time outdoors, simple options—like staying in the shade, wearing a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, and a long-sleeved shirt, and using a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher—can lower your chances of getting skin cancer and protect against signs of sun damage such as wrinkles and age spots.

Show Us Your #SunSafeSelfie!

Show us your #SunSafeSelfie and join the conversation to raise awareness about the benefits of sun protection!

  • Photograph yourself using sun protection.
  • Post it on social media and tag it with #SunSafeSelfie.
  • Practice what you post! (Plan ahead before outdoor activities, so you’re always prepared to stay sun-safe.)

#SunSafeSelfie Photo Gallery

Check out our gallery of #SunSafeSelfie photos below. Click on each picture for more information.

Dr. Lisa Richardson doing the right thing! #sunsafeselfie.
Photo of Demetrius Parker and Taylor Simmons
Baby showing off her sun-safe style with a wide-brimmed hat and swimsuit with sleeves.

Photo of Ravi, Taylor, and Neil staying sun-safe while visitng the Taj Mahal.
Photo of Rob and Qaiser stopping for a quick #SunSafeSelfie while exploring the Grand Canyon.
Photo of Mary and Dave safely enjoying a sunny day at Niagara Falls.

Girl staying sun-safe while enjoying time at the beach in Hansville, Washington.
Laura and Jess promoting sun safety at the Society for Behavioral Medicine annual meeting.
Friends staying sun-safe on their hike.

Family enjoying time together in the shade.
Bev and Dariun wearing their wide-brimmed hats while hiking.
Boy staying sun-safe while blowing bubbles.

Dariun staying covered while catching fish.
Baby staying sun-safe in a swing.
Bobbie staying in the shade while enjoying beautiful views in Grand Teton National Park.

Baby keeping it cool with a wide-brimmed hat and shades.
Photo of Demetrius Parker
MaryBeth and Brandon wearing wide-brimmed hats and rash guards at the beach.

Bob wearing his wide-brimmed hat while checking out Half Dome in Yosemite National Park.
Girl showing off her sun-safe style at the pool with a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses.
The Peters family staying sun-safe at the beach.

A family showing off their wide-brimmed hats.

#SunSafeSelfie Shareable Graphics

You can copy and paste the code to embed these shareable graphics in your Web site, social network profile, or blog.

Show off your #SunSafeSelfie

Show off your #SunSafeSelfie. Learn more about sun protection and skin cancer prevention at www dot cdc dot gov forward slash cancer forward slash skin forward slash sun safe selfie.
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Show off your #SunSafeSelfie. Learn more about sun protection and skin cancer prevention at www dot cdc dot gov forward slash cancer forward slash skin forward slash sun safe selfie.
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I shared my #SunSafeSelfie

I shared my #SunSafeSelfie. Learn more about sun protection and skin cancer prevention at www dot cdc dot gov forward slash cancer forward slash skin forward slash sun safe selfie.
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I shared my #SunSafeSelfie. Learn more about sun protection and skin cancer prevention at www dot cdc dot gov forward slash cancer forward slash skin forward slash sun safe selfie.
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