Lice Prevention

LICE PREVENTION

Lice prevention. The tiny, wingless insects known as lice consume human blood. Through intimate contact and the sharing of possessions, lice can spread from one person to another.  lice are more likely to enter your home if you are a parent, teacher, or other caregiver for a child this age. You may not be aware that you have lice.

LICE PREVENTION

Since lice eggs are so difficult to spot, they might not initially  itching. Although preventing these mites isn’t always feasible, there are a few easy things you can do to lower your risk. Here are some tips for keeping lice away.Head lice are microscopic insects that consume human scalp blood. The most common victims of head lice are kids. The insects typically spread by directly moving from one person’s hair to another.

1. Pay Attention to Your Head Lice

They are unable to jump or fly. Head-to-head contact is the most common way for them to spread. This implies that in order to contract lice, you typically need to be near someone who has them. As much as possible, stay away from activities that require  hair-to-hair contact.

2. Sharing Is Nice, But Not Always

Don’t try on that hat on the store rack just because it looks nice and would make a great selfie. Sharing hats, hoodies, towels, beds, and pillows with someone who has lice or has recently had lice can expose you to lice. Lice can occasionally spread on brushes and combs. Although rare, such “shared contact” can occur. After dropping off the body, lice can survive for a day or two. Never share anything that comes into contact with the head to avoid lice..

3. Don’t Lend an Ear

Although lice rarely reside on hard surfaces like plastic, they occasionally spend a brief period of time hanging out on ear buds. Avoid sharing headphones at the gym or at home to reduce your chance of catching them.

4. Steer clear of the cozy couch

Sitting on the comfortable couch at the doctor’s office or library may be pleasant, but consider this: Who sat there before you? Rugs and upholstered furniture can harbor lice or lice eggs for up to 48 hours. A wooden or plastic chair is a safer option. Lice can also hide in stuffed animals.

5. Take Care of Your Washing

Worried that you might have come into contact with someone who had lice? When lice are exposed to temperatures above128.3°F fo rfive minutes or longer,they die. Throw you rclothes ,hat,jacket,scarf,gloves,and other items in the washing machineto avoid a lice outbreak. Dry on high heat after using hot water (130° F or higher). Additionally, soak your brushes and combs in the wash. Unable to wash something? For two weeks, keep it in a plastic bag.

3. Keep personal belongings separate

Common areas and possessions can serve as lice’s breeding grounds. Lice can easily move from one person’s belongings to another through closets,lockers,drawers,and common clothing hooks.

4. Reduce head-to-head contact

Children may instinctively put their heads close together when playing. However, your young child might bring lice home with them if their friend has them.

Summary

lice can spread easily between people, especially children, when they share possessions or come into close contact. Even if you practice and teach children proper hygiene, this still holds true. However, you might be able to stop your child from acquiring or spreading lice by taking a few preventative measures.