Pre-Camp Lice Check Prevents Children Being Sent Home from Camp

June 12, 2012 - PRLog -- Every year more than 6 million children in America get head lice. While this is always bad news for parents, it’s especially stressful if the lice are discovered at summer camp.
“Many camps inspect children upon arrival to determine if they have lice,” said Ira Stern, director of head Lice Hero in Westchester.” If lice are discovered, many camps will send the children home. Since most transport is one way, parents are forced to pick up their children, bring the home for treatment, and then return them to camp a day or two later.”
“This is both expensive and time-consuming, to say nothing of the embarrassment it causes the child,” said Stern. “The good news is that it’s easy to avoid this problem.”
Many camps the North East are advising parents to check their kids for lice before they leave for camp. Not only does this prevent a potential infestation, parents know that their children are not carrying these parasites.
“Last year more than 24% of US camps reported an outbreak,” said Stern, “and with all the lice we’ve saw in Westchester this year, the numbers could be much higher this summer.”
To reduce the likelihood of summer outbreaks, Head Lice Hero is offering pre-camp checks for only $25m 50% off the normal price. Special discounts are available for multiple children. As well the pre camp lice checks, Head Lice Hero has a range of shampoos and other products that will help prevent an outbreak. For more information, or to make an appointment, call (888) 966-5423.