MORRISVILLE, N.C., May 29, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Summer camp is
one of the most important times to be vigilant about head lice and
take measures to protect your kids. Many summer camps, especially
those with overnight stays, perform head lice checks on
registration day. It can be frustrating and costly for a child to
be delayed from orientation for treatment – or worse, sent
home.
Second only to the common cold, head lice infestation remains
the most frequent health issue facing children ages 3 to 11, with
up to 12 million cases reported in the U.S. each year according to
the CDC. Situations of close proximity and shared belongings
increase the chances that your child may be exposed to head
lice. The good news is that advanced scientific research has
produced innovative solutions that deliver efficacy through safe,
non-toxic ingredients to not only treat lice but protect against
possible infestation where there is a likelihood of exposure.
Before sending kids off to camp, parents should check their
children for head lice. Lice can be present before there are any
symptoms such as itching. Exponential growth of an infestation and
the transmission of lice to others can occur before there are any
telltale signs.
A switch to a protective lice shampoo in place of regular daily
shampoo before, during and after camp is a simple step to gain
peace of mind and a powerful tool to stop a potential infestation.
Parents should pack a protective shampoo for their children
to use while at camp and for at least 10 – 14 days following camp
to ensure any hitchhikers that come home are eliminated before an
infestation can grow.
Brooke Coffelt, PharmD, a
practicing pharmacist in Mississippi has treated lice infestations in
both the inpatient and outpatient settings. "In situations where a
child has been exposed to lice, I recommend to parents that they
use the protective shampoo to kill any stray lice the child may
have contracted for peace of mind."
"Most lice products available to consumers are treatments which
are not recommended for use unless you know your child has lice,"
said Coffelt. "Parents want to know how they can be more proactive
in protecting their children and what to do when they hear a fellow
camper or classmate has lice. Vamousse Lice Protection daily
shampoo is a breakthrough because it gives parents the ability to
halt any lice their child may be exposed to and protect against an
infestation by using only safe, pesticide-free ingredients. As a
daily shampoo, it's a simple swap in their normal routine."
Vamousse Lice Protection shampoo, made in the U.S., comes in an
8 fluid ounce (236mL) bottle and is available nationwide at Walmart
and online at Amazon.com and Drugstore.com.
If you discover your child has lice before heading to camp, make
sure to treat them in advance. When choosing a product, consider
the speed and reliability of the treatment. Many lice treatments on
the market rely on synthetic pesticides like pyrethrin and
permethrin to kill lice, and studies have shown that lice have
become increasingly resistant to these compounds.
Vamousse Lice Treatment, recommended for active infestations,
kills lice and eggs with a single 15-minute application, including
resistant lice because it works differently, killing lice by
dehydration rather than synthetic chemicals. No follow-up
treatment is required since lice and eggs are killed during the
first application, making lice elimination easier for families.
Vamousse Lice Treatment is available nationwide at Walmart, CVS and
Walgreens, and online at Amazon.com and Drugstore.com. For further
information on lice identification, pesticide resistance, and tips
on battling lice visit 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.
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