MORRISVILLE, N.C., Jan. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Chilly winter
weather sends everyone looking for ways to stay warm, from bundling
up in hats and scarves to cuddling up with loved ones.
Unfortunately, while you and your family are seeking warmth
from the cold, head lice are also seeking warmth on your hair and
scalp.
In households that have been fortunate enough to avoid a lice
outbreak so far this year, parents are breathing a sigh of
relief. Lice are only spread around summer camp and
back-to-school time, right? Unfortunately, this is a common
misconception. The truth is that children and families are
just as likely to be exposed to head lice in the winter months as
they are during summertime, particularly because winter is a time
when kids share hats and scarves and spend more time playing
indoors in close proximity to each other. Any instance of
head-to-head contact is an opportunity for lice to spread, and lice
aren't any less persistent when temperatures drop.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
it's estimated that as many as 12 million children get lice each
year, with infestation being most common among pre-school children
attending child care, elementary school children and the household
members of infested children1. Recently, lice
infestations have become more difficult to eliminate for some
families due in part to the development of super lice, strains of
pesticide-resistant head lice. Head lice sampled in 12 states
across the U.S. identified a percentage in each state carrying a
gene mutation making them resistant to traditional pesticide-based
active ingredients². In some cases, the frequency of this mutation
was as high as 100%. News about this resistance has left parents
wondering what their options are for treatment.
"Parents should be aware of new options such as Vamousse Lice
Treatment, that works to kill both lice and eggs in one treatment
without the use of pesticides," says Jason
Schmidt, an entomologist and Director of Research and
Development for TyraTech, a North
Carolina life sciences company specializing in non-toxic
insect and parasite solutions. "Vamousse offers a full range
of pesticide-free solutions for treating and defending against head
lice, making it a great choice for families." Schmidt also
recommends following these simple tips to help keep your household
lice-free all winter long:
- Head checks – Conduct regular checks of your child's
hair using a fine-toothed comb. Lice live within one inch of the
scalp, laying eggs that look like grains of sand adhered to the
hair shaft.
- Avoid head-to-head contact during play – Hard to do, but
especially important if head lice has already been detected among
classmates or friends. Keeping long hair pulled back can help.
- Don't share – Encourage children not to share hats,
scarves, combs or other items that come in contact with hair. Don't
worry too much, though, as head-to-head contact is the primary mode
of transmitting lice.
If your family is exposed to head lice, don't panic.
Non-toxic, pesticide-free Vamousse Lice Treatment is available
over-the-counter and is clinically proven to kill lice and their
eggs in one treatment. It uses the active ingredient Natrum
Muriaticum to dehydrate lice, even super lice, and nits.
Remember, if one person in your home contracts head lice, your
entire family is at risk. Defend against the growth of an
infestation with a non-toxic daily lice shampoo like Vamousse Lice
Defense, which is recommended for use during high-risk periods and
for 10 to 14 days after potential exposure. It is pesticide-free
and safe enough for use by the entire family, including children as
young as two.
Vamousse Lice Treatment (MSRP $24.99) is available nationwide at Walmart, CVS,
Walgreens, Kmart, and in some regional chains, including
Harris Teeter and HEB, and online at
Walmart.com, CVS.com, Walgreens.com, Amazon.com and
Drugstore.com. Vamousse Lice Defense Shampoo (MSRP
$12.99) is available nationwide at
Walmart and in some regional chains, including Harris Teeter, and online at Walgreens.com,
Amazon.com, Drugstore.com and Walmart.com.
Additional information and resources can be found at
www.vamousselice.com.
About TyraTech
Established in 2004, TyraTech, Inc. (AIM: TYR and TYRU) is a
life sciences company focusing on nature-derived insect and
parasite control products that are as effective as traditional
chemical options while providing a new level of safety for people,
animals and the environment. TyraTech's Nature's Technology®
leverages its patented scientific platform to provide a full range
of biocides, head lice and insect repellent solutions, including
Vamousse Lice Treatment and Vamousse Lice Defense.
1 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2015)
Head Lice - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). Retrieved from
http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/lice/head/gen_info/faqs.html
² Yoon et al. (2014) Knockdown resistance allele frequencies in
North American head louse (Anoplura: Pediculidae) populations. J.
Med. Entomol. 51.
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