Head lice on the advance: How parents should act now!
Head lice on the advance: How parents should act now!
Lübeck, Deutschland - In Lübeck, the topic of headlice remains a recurring problem, because a total of 339 packs of anti-lice ink were prescribed in the past year. For comparison: In 2019 there were still 539 packs, which shows that during the Corona period with its distance rules and reduced contacts among children, the transfers of the annoying parasites also decreased. But now that everyday life normalizes again, the spread of the lice could increase again, as hl-live.de.
head lice - that sounds uncomfortable, but fortunately are harmless and do not transmit any dangerous diseases. The youngest are particularly affected: kindergarten and primary school children are often the main bearers and distributors of these ectoparasites. The lice spread exclusively through direct head-to-head contact, which can be done particularly easily in schools and daycare centers.
effective measures against head lice
However, one-time treatments with anti-lice products are not enough to finally get rid of the pests. According to the specialist information from the AOK, these funds are to be used again after 9 to 10 days. In addition, the wet struggle for the hair every 3 to 4 days over a period of two weeks to chase both lice and their eggs, the Nissen, once and for all to hell aok.de. Various products are available in pharmacies, which are taken over by the statutory health insurance companies. In the event of a found infestation, it is advisable to inform the school or daycare center immediately in order to curb the spread in good time. Parents can also play a central role here, because in accordance with the Infection Protection Act there is no notification for headlass infestation, but you should definitely inform the community facility about the infestation to avoid further infection.facts about head lice
The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) sees it particularly important to regularly provide specialist groups with current information. Your guide for dealing with headlass infestation is particularly prepared for doctors and medical specialist staff and are available in the epidemiological bulletin and on your website. The experts advise a systematic examination of the hair with specific lice curtons to quickly identify the infestation and act accordingly.
It is crucial for the parents to show children at an early stage what to do to avoid infection and thus a sudden "lice alarm mood" in schools and daycare centers. Education in community facilities and proactive action are the key in the fight against head lice!
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