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Head Lice and Disease! Parents Need the FACTS!

Parents require correct information in separating fact from myth, regarding head lice treatment. Current research shows that the chemicals in products, such as Nix and Rid, no longer work! Pregnant/Nursing mothers and those with ragweed sensitivity need to avoid them. Sadly, they remain the most common “DIY” fix among parents in panic mode.

In light of this article, families affected by the strain of dealing with the lousy buggers need better resources:

The Itchy History Of Head Lice And Bacterial Pathogens

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Lice Exposure from Summer Camp to Holiday Season Nightmare

Parents, if your child was exposed to head lice during Summer camp, symptoms can be hidden for over a month. If the hair is thick, perhaps even longer! This is a perfect environment for lots of head-to-head contact (which is the primary culprit for getting the little buggers). Camp staff are not trained to identify and remove lice correctly. Itching is not always the first sign of an existing infestation. If not properly  treated in a timely manner, what may have been a smaller nuisance in the late Summer/early Fall, can evolve into a Holiday Season nightmare for the entire family.

Summer camps admit head lice can be real headache .

Head Lice and School Vacation

Believe it or not, school vacations are a prime opportunity for head lice transmission. Quite often there are sleep-overs with friends and loved ones. Perhaps your child has been on a school trip with their sports team or dance troupe. Groups of children travelling and sleeping together set the stage for lots of head-to-head contact, which is predominantly how the critters get around.

For many, itching is often the last (or non-existent) symptom of head lice infestation. This occurs when the host has built up an intolerance to the bug saliva. You may not even discover the buggers for another 1-4 weeks after initial exposure! EEEEEWW!

Here is a bit of lice advice…

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