Prevention of lice in childrenPhoto: Getty

Where lice come from

The main route of infection with lice is contact.a child carrier with healthy peers. Most often, epidemics break out in kindergartens, country camps, schools, which is why lice prevention in children's groups is so important. Ways of spreading parasites:

• combs;

• hats;

• rezinochki, bows, rims;

• Stuffed Toys;

• pillows and linens;

• clothes.

Подцепить вшей ребенок может и в спортивной sections, and on vacation, playing with other children in sea or lake water. However, there are also cases of pediculosis developing in the absence of contact with a sick person. If the baby is experiencing severe stress, if his immunity is weakened, parents may be surprised to discover parasites in him.

Prevention of lice in children

And yet, in most cases, direct contactis the main cause of infection. If someone in a kindergarten or school has lice, prevention is the only way to protect your child from trouble. In addition, daily trips on public transport, visiting public places are reasons to conduct regular (once every ten days) preventive examinations. Among the most effective preventive measures are the following:

• Tight weaving of braids for girls. The bottom line is that parasites can easily move through long strands, so touch should be excluded.

• Regular washing to give hair shine and silkiness. The goal is not aesthetic, but practical: on smooth, slippery locks, lice are harder to hold on.

• Treatment with an individual comb with a solutionby adding two or three drops of essential oil of tea tree, eucalyptus, peppermint, lavender, anise or vetiver. You should first ensure that there is no allergy to the odorous substance.

It is essential to spend time with your childpreventive talks. The child should understand why it is forbidden to use other people's clothes, bedding, combs, exchange hats, etc. An older child should be explained that it is not shameful to get pediculosis, but it is better to avoid this trouble. Prevention of lice in children is effective only if it is carried out regularly, and not occasionally. By taking reasonable precautions, you can protect your child and prevent infection.

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