Summer Head Lice Prevention
Summer is here, and we can’t wait to get outside and enjoy the weather. Most assume head lice only spike during the school season, but the truth is head lice enjoy all times of year. Sports, summer camps, and weather make the summer a perfect time for head lice to thrive. We’ve put together a few summer head lice prevention tips to help you and your family stay lice free this summer.
Summer Head Lice Prevention
– Summer Camp
Summer camp is a great time for children to learn, grow, and bond. Unfortunately, it is also a great time for head lice to spread. Head lice don’t discriminate and can infest children, administrators, and counselors alike. One of the best ways to prevent lice from spreading throughout the camp is to get screened before you go. We suggest pre-camp head lice screenings at LiceFreeClinics.com and having our professional Lice-Free Clinics work with your camp and campers if you are in the SF Bay Area and Central Valley in Northern California. Talk to campers about the importance of head lice prevention and easy ways to prevent lice.
– Sports
Summer sports are loads of fun and great for releasing pent up energy. However, close contact with teammates and sharing gear can be a wonderland for head lice. Avoid sharing any gear or equipment that comes in contact with the head, hair, or shoulders. If you have long hair, keep it secured in a tight hairstyle. Avoid touching heads or close contact in huddles or in contact sports.
– Sleep Overs
Sleepovers can be one of the most exciting activities of your child’s summer. Play dates, sleepovers, and cookouts are an integral part of the summer fun, but head lice shouldn’t be. Remind your children to keep away from close head-to-head contact. Put children’s hair in up-do styles to keep it away from others. Teach kids not to share personal items like hair brushes, hair accessories, hats, etc., that come in contact with hair often. Monthly screenings will also help spreading. If your child attends sleep overs on a regular basis, it’s a good idea to get them regular screenings. Visit LiceFreeClinics.com if you are in the San Francisco Bay Area or Central Valley of Northern California to schedule regular monthly screenings. It’s an inexpensive way to keep your entire household from bringing in a few extra bugs who would love to participate in sleep overs.
– Swimming
It has long been a myth that chlorine from pools will kill head lice. This is not the case. Chlorine is not a favorite of head lice, but it is something head lice can survive. They can also hold their breath underwater for long periods of time. Don’t take your kids to the pool if they have head lice, instead take them to get their head lice professionally removed at a Lice-Free Clinic that specializes in head lice treatment and removal. Visit LiceFreeClinics.com if you are in the San Francisco Bay Area or Central Valley of Northern California. They offer a prevention program as well as in-clinic screenings by appointment. To prevent lice at the pool, keep hair tied up. Be sure to perform a careful comb out after your pool day to check for lice. This may require a “lice comb” and a section by section routine.
– Keeping Hair Up
We’ve mentioned it several times but keeping hair tied up and out of the way is one of the best methods for head lice prevention. The most common way head lice spread from host to host is by direct head-to-head contact. It only takes a few seconds. Keeping hair out of the way and preventing direct head-to-head contact is the best way to prevent lice. Be aware of how close your head is to others and keep hair out of the way. Those with long hair can style their hair in buns, braids, and other tight up-dos. Short hair can be covered with a hat to keep lice away. Head lice do not jump and cannot fly.
– Head Lice Screenings and Combing
Getting regular head lice screenings can help you stay ahead of a heavy head lice infestation. During large outbreaks in your area, it is best to check for head lice often. This can help you detect head lice early on and catch an infestation before it spreads to the rest of your family. Performing frequent comb outs to check for lice can help you stop and prevent the further spread of lice. Visit LiceFreeClinics.com and find out more about a head lice prevention plan for your family. An inexpensive way to deal with head lice should you find that the summer fun has left you or your children with an uninvited summer guest at home.
Summer head lice prevention can help you enjoy the summer weather all day long and avoid the frustration of summer head lice. Lice-Free Clinics is here for all of your lice prevention advice and lice treatment needs! Contact us today for more lice info! (925) 400-9696 or https://licefreeclinics.com.