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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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Top 6 Recommendations for Schools Dealing with Head Lice

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

If you work in a school, you’re probably well aware of head lice and how quickly it can infect classrooms. While head lice are a nuisance, they are not dangerous and they do not transmit disease. Nevertheless, the last thing any school wants is having head lice outbreaks in every…

March 4, 2022

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What are the Latest School Policies on Head Lice?

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

Our understanding of head lice has come a long way over recent decades. Once associated with being dirty and unkempt, we now know that head lice can happen to anyone. We also know that head lice, while contagious, are not a reason to keep a child home from school. The…

January 19, 2022

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Who Should I Contact if My Child Has Head Lice?

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

When your child has a confirmed case of head lice, what is the next step? Who do you tell? Is there a place to contact? After all, head lice are highly contagious and can spread quickly from person to person. However, because head lice do not carry bacteria, do not…

January 2, 2022

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Holiday Activities that Can Spread Lice – and How to Navigate Them

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

The December calendar is filled with holidays! Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa, you probably spend lots of additional time with your family and friends this time of year. And because it’s winter and the temperatures are colder, many holiday gatherings are held indoors, bringing large groups of people…

December 21, 2021

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Everything You Need to Know About Head Lice and the Holidays

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

Head lice are pretty common over the holidays. Your kids are in contact with a lot of people they don’t usually see such as cousins and extended family. With the extra parties and festivities – all within close quarters – it’s the perfect recipe for head lice. Not to mention,…

December 2, 2021

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