Few things say summer like pool days, lake trips, and afternoons spent at the water park. But when parents hear about a lice outbreak at camp or daycare, a common question quickly follows: Can kids get lice from swimming pools? The short answer is no. Head lice do not spread through pool water, and swimming itself is not considered a common way for lice to move from one person to another. However, some poolside activities can still create opportunities for lice to spread. Her

Summer camp season means bug spray, flashlight scavenger hunts, late-night bunk conversations, and kids coming home with stories they’ll repeat for the rest of the summer. It also happens to be one of the most common times of year for head lice to spread. Between shared cabins, group activities, sports, campfires, and constant close contact, lice have plenty of opportunities to move from one child to another. The good news is that parents do not need to panic or cancel camp p