Preventive care seeks to protect against threats to your health by taking precautions ahead of time. Simple as that. It’s better to slather on the sunscreen and prevent skin damage than apply aloe to a painful sunburn. This video provides resources to show kids why it’s important to practice mouth-safety, including applying sunscreen to their lips while outdoors.

Discussion Questions

What does prevention mean?

Why should you wear sunscreen on your lips?

Have you ever had a sunburn on your lips?