For School Professionals by Dr. Krista Lauer, LCA Medical Director Originally Published On Board Online • February 6 2017 By Krista Lauer, M.D. No school leader or parent wants to get the dreaded news that head lice are affecting students. People fear head lice more than spiders, bed bugs and even serious health concerns like […]
Waiting in the “lice line” is a memory ingrained in the minds of anyone who ever went to grade school and we, as parents, are eternally grateful to school nurses, the first line of defense against an outbreak. But, we shouldn’t assume that all kids, particularly young ones, will take the experience in stride. If not […]
While it’s unclear whether the scary clowns popping up before Halloween are real, there’s no debate that head lice from Halloween costumes is a concern and can last long after the candy is gone. With the celebration falling on a Monday this year, it’s a good bet your kids will be wearing their costumes to […]
While head lice is often associated with young children, it’s not uncommon for colleges to experience infestations as well. Students living in dorms are in close proximity and often share or mistakenly use items of their roomies. To help avoid lice: Don’t share items that touch the head such as hats, headphones, pillows, brushes and […]
We get it, parenting is no breeze. From shuttling kids, to cooking dinners, there’s hardly enough time to squeeze it all in. The last thing you need to deal with is your kid getting lice. And worse, parents in Connecticut and Massachusetts are dealing with “Super Lice”- strains that have become resistant to OTC treatments. […]
Shopping, the great American pastime. If you’re a careful shopper, you’ll try all your options before making a final decision. The bad news is, most likely, so did countless other people before you. What lies within the weaves can be transmitted from host to host. Lice, while they can’t live long without an organic host, […]
Parenthood is full of little surprises…like lice. While you may be shocked to learn that YOUR precious little one is the source of the class infestation, take a deep breath and don’t panic. We’re here to remind you that lice can happen to anyone of any age. It’s not a reflection of cleanliness and it’s […]
Despite their tiny size, lice can quickly become a big problem no matter what season, how often you wash your hair, or even that you may be way past pigtails. Time is of the essence in treating lice before it gets worse or spreads to others and the more you know, the faster you can act! There are […]
While head lice is often associated with young children, it’s not uncommon for colleges in Connecticut and Massachusetts to experience infestations as well. Students living in dorms are in close proximity and often share or mistakenly use items of their roomies. If there is a lice breakout, don’t panic. Head lice can be uncomfortable and […]
