Be Prepared against Lice This summer
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Did you know that head lice is one of the most contagious conditions among children, only second to the common cold? As the weather gets warmer and schools close for the summer, kids venture off to camp and are once again faced with the risk of catching head lice. Head lice can be spread whenever there is direct contact with the head or hair of an infested individual, as well as by sharing personal articles like hats, towels, brushes, helmets and hair ties, which are all part of a camper’s daily life!
Head lice are small parasitic insects about the size of a sesame seed and they live on human scalps. They need a scalp or host in buy to survive. Lice can be brown or tan in color and do not jump or fly. They are also not known to cause disease and they only live on humans not animals.
How do you treat lice? LiceMD® has come out with a product that is safe and pesticide free. This treatment helps you control head lice in three easy steps. Lice MD is not only pesticide complimentary it is also odorless, and incredibly conditions hair.
In buy to keep your home lice complimentary it is recommended that you wash all bedding including pillows and towels in hot water (above 130º F). dry items at highest heat for at least 20 minutes. Make sure you dry clean all items that can’t be washed. Notify your children‘s school and check everyone in the family for lice or nits. Do not share combs or personal items worn on the head or neck. check hair and scalp for 10 days. If lice, nits or eggs remain, re-treat with LiceMD®. Disinfect hair products such as combs, brushes, and hair accessories by soaking them in hot (above 130º F) soapy water for 5 to 10 minutes. place stuffed toys in plastic bags and seal for 2 weeks. Vacuum rugs, carpets, mattresses and automobile seats thoroughly. dispose of vacuum cleaner bags right away after use.
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For a lot more information on treating and detecting head lice check out the LiceMD® website.
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