How to Prevent Lice at Summer Camp
Lice at Summer Camp? Ah, summer camp. You probably picture your child going on hikes, swimming, sailing, singing around the campfire, and enjoying s’mores. You probably aren’t thinking about head lice. Here are helpful tips on how to prevent lice at summer camp. According to the Canadan Camp Association (ACA), “Every year, one of the
Head Lice or Dandruff?
Is it Head Lice or Dandruff? A 2000 study by researchers at the Laboratory of Public Health Entomology at the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) found that healthcare workers, parents, and school officials often misdiagnose and inappropriately medicate head lice infestations. Parents are left scratching their heads, is it head lice or dandruff? The
New Lice Remover Kit Cures Lice Without the Mess or Toxins
New Lice Remover Kit Cures Lice Without the Mess or Toxins It’s no secret that the vast majority of head lice afflicting children in the United States are now resistant to the chemicals used in the most popular over-the-counter (OTC) lice treatments. A study in the Journal of Medical Entomology published in 2016 found that
Dangerous Home Lice Remedies
Home remedies for head lice have a kind of folksy appeal—using mayonnaise, olive oil, tea tree oil—seem at first blush to be benign at worst. There are also recommendations you can find for kerosene or gasoline these are just a few examples of dangerous home lice remedies! Don’t Get Burned The reality is that none
5 Reasons Your Head Lice Won’t Go Away and What to Do About It
5 Reasons Your Head Lice Won’t Go Away and What to Do About It Some 6-12 million people are afflicted with head lice each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Many end up struggling with head lice for weeks, months, or even years. Why are head lice so difficult to
Fighting Head Lice is a Family Affair for couple in Ventura, CA
For Ventura Couple, Fighting Head Lice is a Family Affair For Tate and Amy Singletary, fighting head lice is a family affair. “We learned about Lice Clinics of Canada from our brother-in-law, who opened a clinic in Portland, Oregon,” Tate said. “After a corporate career in the oil and gas business, I was ready for
