Summer camp is a wonderful opportunity for children to make friends, learn new skills, and create lasting memories. However, it also increases the chances of exposure to head lice. Taking a few simple precautions before and after camp can help keep your family lice-free. Before Summer Camp 1. Teach Children About Personal Space Encourage kids to avoid head-to-head contact during games, group photos, and activities. 2. Avoid Sharing Personal Items Remind your child not to shar

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

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