Sunburn, stings, allergies and anaphylaxis
I can describe ways to avoid sunburn and explain what to do in the case of anaphylaxis.
Sunburn, stings, allergies and anaphylaxis
I can describe ways to avoid sunburn and explain what to do in the case of anaphylaxis.
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Key learning points
- Small amounts of sunshine are good for us but it is powerful and can damage our skin and eyes.
- Too much sun can give us sunburn and could cause cancer.
- We should protect ourselves from the sun using hats, clothes, sunglasses and suncream.
- Anaphylaxis can be caused by foods, animal bites and stings.
- If someone is showing symptoms of anaphylaxis, we need to find an adult quickly and may need to call 999.
Keywords
Damage - to injure or cause us harm
Skin cancer - a serious illness that can be caused by skin being exposed to too much sun
Anaphylaxis - a severe allergic reaction that can cause breathing difficulties
Common misconception
It's good to have a suntan.
Although people might like the look of a suntan, being in bright sunshine without protection can be damaging for our skin. However, we need some sunshine to produce vitamin D, so a healthy balance is necessary. Using suncream can be a good solution.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
tiny living things that can make us ill
when germs get inside your body and make you feel sick
when something travels through the air
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Exit quiz
6 Questions
to injure or cause us harm
a serious illness that can be caused by being exposed to too much sun
a severe allergic reaction that can cause breathing difficulties