I am having a pool party for a bunch of 8 year olds and I suspect a couple of kids may have head lice. Will chlorine from the pool kill head lice? I am very concerned about this.
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ooo, idk about that. it’ll probably just spreadd
I found this information on this website: http://arthritis.about.com/od/hydrotherapy/a/healthyswimming.htm
I hope this helps!
Can swimming pools spread head lice?
Not likely. Lice survive by holding onto hair and are not likely to let go when someone’s head goes under water. It would be rare to find lice floating in pool water. It is more likely that head lice are spread by sharing towels or other items that have been in contact with an infested person’s hair. Teach your children not to share towels, hair brushes, etc., either at poolside or changing rooms.
Be aware that swimming or washing hair within 1-2 days after treating with anti-lice shampoo will make the treatment less effective. For more information: Headlice