Healthcare PR:
Summer camp season is quickly approaching, and outdoor team sports and activities are kicking off, as well. Now is the perfect opportunity to remind children to not share personal items, like baseball hats, bike helmets, pool towels, and brushes, to help make sure to keep head lice at bay.
Head lice is a common condition - affecting six to 12 million children annually in the U.S. - spreading easily among children in group settings - at school, camp, etc. While there is no surefire way to prevent it, avoiding sharing personal items is definitely helpful in reducing incidence of head lice and controlling its spread.
The following tips from pediatrician Mary Ann LoFrumento, MD, author and producer of the Simply Parenting series of books and DVDs, may also help prevent children from spreading lice to friends and family members:
"When it comes to eradicating head lice, I recommend parents speak with their pediatrician to determine the best treatment," says Dr. LoFrumento. "Making sure the product kills the live lice and the eggs, has no known cases of resistance, and has a good safety profile are critical factors in choosing a treatment, such as OVIDE, that will quickly eliminate head lice and prevent the lice 'life cycle' from continuing."
Safety Information: Adverse reactions to OVIDE® Lotion, 0.5%, include irritation to the skin and scalp. Accidental contact with eyes can result in mild conjunctivitis. OVIDE® Lotion is contraindicated for neonates and infants. Because this product contains isopropyl alcohol, it is flammable. Keep away from heat sources (i.e., hair dryers, cigarettes) or open flame while hair is wet with OVIDE® Lotion. Please see package insert for full Prescribing Information.
For more information about head lice, talk to your pediatrician or visit www.ovide4headlice.com.
NOTE TO MEDIA: For more information about head lice or to speak with Dr. Mary Ann LoFrumento, please contact Laurie Lindenbaum at 914-241-0086, ext. 26.
