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6 Practical Tips to Kick Off Summer Break

By valLice, Lice in Schools, Camps & Group Settings, Lice Prevention

The last days of school are nothing short of exciting. Kids love celebrating their accomplishments and looking forward to weeks of sleeping in, swimming and playing at the park. For parents, the end of the school year can feel a bit overwhelming with all the parties and celebrations, not to…

May 25, 2023

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Lice Treatments for Kids with Sensitive Skin: Finding Effective and Gentle Solutions

By valLice, Lice in Schools, Camps & Group Settings, Lice Treatment

Sensitive skin is not uncommon in children, especially babies and toddlers. Babies naturally have delicate skin that’s more sensitive to the bath and skin products you use on them, and this includes head lice treatment and prevention products. You’ll want to be especially careful with these products since they often…

May 3, 2023

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Tips for Keeping Your Child Lice Free at Summer Camp

By valLice, Lice in Schools, Camps & Group Settings, Lice Symptoms & Detection

With summer approaching, many children are already looking forward to attending summer camp. While summer camp presents an excellent opportunity for your child to make new friends, have fun and stay busy, it can also come with some unwanted guests: head lice. Head lice infestations are a common problem at…

April 6, 2023

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Can You Get Head Lice from an Airplane?

By valLice, Lice in Schools, Camps & Group Settings, Lice Symptoms & Detection

With spring break just a few weeks away, many families are making plans that involve flying by plane. A common question we hear from families is whether or not they can get head lice from an airplane. After all, a lot of people are packed into a small space and…

March 6, 2023

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Preventing Head Lice When Returning to School after Winter Break

By valLice, Lice in Schools, Camps & Group Settings, Lice Symptoms & Detection

Head lice activity tends to kick up following winter break, so it’s important to take extra precautions when your child returns to school. You’ll want to keep their hair pulled up and use a lice spray to repel head lice – all things that we’ll discuss in more detail. It’s…

January 10, 2023

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You Don’t Have to Bring Home Lice from Summer Camp

By valLice, Lice in Schools, Camps & Group Settings, Lice Prevention

Is your child attending camp this summer? Summer camp is a great opportunity for kids to come together and have fun while learning lifelong lessons. But because it does bring kids close together, head lice are a concern. According to a survey by the University of Michigan, 60 percent of…

June 30, 2022

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Swimming and Head Lice: Do Head Lice Spread in the Pool?

By valLice, Lice Facts, Myths & Education, Lice in Schools, Camps & Group Settings

One of the most popular activities during the summer is swimming! Gathering with friends and family, burning some calories and soaking in the sun are just what’s needed during the summer months. But what happens if your child has head lice – can they still go swimming? Or is this…

June 15, 2022

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5 Tips to Avoid Head Lice While Traveling

By valLice, Lice Facts, Myths & Education, Lice in Schools, Camps & Group Settings

With summer just around the corner, many families are starting to plan their vacations. Whether you plan on relaxing by the beach, visiting extended family or sightseeing, you will be in public places where you can pick up head lice. Fortunately, your chances are relatively low, but it’s still important…

March 24, 2022

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Can You Get Head Lice from Staying at a Hotel?

By valLice, Lice in Schools, Camps & Group Settings, Lice Prevention

Nearly 40 percent of Americans are planning to travel during spring break, up from the 29 percent that said they would be traveling in 2021. Many of these people will be staying at hotels or Airbnbs. But with staffing shortages and a pandemic, you might be wondering how clean these…

March 17, 2022

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