Kids head off to camp filled with excitement, ready to make friends and enjoy new experiences.  But lice is one thing you hope they don’t pick up while they’re away. Just the word itself is enough to fill anyone with scalp-tingling anxiety. The insidious pests seem to cause panic in even the calmest individuals, explains Ms. Silvia, who spent years as a sleepaway camp technician, where she learned how to successfully manage and treat head lice. Knowing the stress the conditio

Our children are soon to return to school and we want to give the following steps that can be taken to help prevent and control the spread of head lice. Avoid head-to-head (hair-to-hair) contact during play and other activities at home, school, and elsewhere (sports activities, playground, slumber parties, camp). Do not share clothing such as hats, scarves, coats, sports uniforms, hair ribbons, or barrettes. Do not share combs, brushes, or towels. Disinfect combs