School & Camp Lice Prevention Articles
Lice Prevention & Elimination Information for Parents, Teachers, & Caregivers
School & Camp Lice Prevention Articles
Lice Prevention & Elimination Information for Parents, Teachers, & Caregivers
Schools and summer camps are among the most common sites for lice outbreaks — but with the right prevention tactics, infestations can be avoided. This category provides actionable guidance for teachers, parents, school nurses, and camp directors on how to minimize risk and implement effective head lice control protocols. Learn what to pack, how to educate kids, and which daily habits keep lice at bay.
Reading Corner Head Lice Horror Show
The classroom has changed in many ways since I was a kid, but the one area in particular I’m writing about today is the READING CORNER. I say this with emphasis because all I can think about when I walk in to volunteer in my kid’s elementary classroom is LICE, LICE, LICE (cue the psycho movie soundtrack). I understand the importance of reading and wanting to make a comfortable environment for the students to read in, but come on! Pillows, blankets, bean bag chairs OH MY! This type of scenario is a haven for head lice to thrive in. [read more]
How to Avoid Summer Camp Head Lice Worries
School is coming to an end for the summer and your kids may soon be off to camp! No parent wants to get a phone call telling them that their child has head lice. Perhaps worse than that, no parent wants to learn that their child has brought lice home! Both these situations are bad; having it come into your house is clearly the last thing you want. [read more]
