Watch out, watch out there's head lice about
Juliet Blank Associate Editor Experts warn parents to be on their guard and check for head lice in the school holidays, as well as during term time. Here's why ...BUT whether you got rid of your child's or managed to escape them, don't think that half term means an end to them.While being at school is top of the list, it also warns parents about all too common out of school activities that are easy ways to spread nits around, such as taking selfies and sleepovers.
A survey by Hedrin found that a third of parents feel stressed about finding lice and almost half fear judgment from others if their child has them. 'If you find live lice, firstly, don’t worry. Head lice are a normal part of life and there is nothing to be embarrassed or ashamed about. 'These physical modes of action mean there is theoretically no chance for the head lice to build up a resistance.
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