Prevention of scabies, pediculosis in children
Scabies and head lice are diseases caused by parasitic insects. They spread quickly among people, and in a large group there is a high risk of mass infection.
Preventive measures should be carried out in all institutions of mass presence of people. These are sanatoriums, professional educational institutions. In children, the prevention of scabies is carried out in kindergartens and schools, summer camps. If the fact of the disease is identified, the patient should be isolated until complete recovery.
Prevention of scabies should be carried out in all childcare facilities
To avoid becoming infected with parasites, you need to follow the rules of personal hygiene:
- keep your body clean, take a shower or bath regularly;
- use individual hygiene items;
- keep your nails clean;
- do wet cleaning at home more often;
- wash your hands after visiting the street and public places;
- monitor the observance of personal hygiene in the sauna, pool, steam bath, gym.
If someone in the family is sick with scabies, contact with it should be avoided until the parasite is removed. It is imperative to use separate bedding and personal hygiene products for the patient. Scabies mite manifests itself as severe itching of the skin, especially at night. It leaves small scratches, at the end of which you can see a small blister. If you experience these symptoms, you need to see a doctor.
How to avoid getting head lice infections
Scabies are caused by microscopic mites, and lice are the cause of head lice. The course of the disease, symptoms and treatment of these diseases are different. Therefore, the measures for the prevention of scabies and head lice are different:
- Most often, children in collectives – kindergartens and schools are exposed to lice infestation. Check the baby’s scalp once a week for timely detection of the disease. Pay particular attention to the areas at the temples, behind the ears and at the back of the head.
- Give your child regular hair care. It is better for boys to have short haircuts, for girls to braid their hair or do other neat hairstyles.
- During an outbreak, treat your child’s head with special protective equipment, which can be bought at the pharmacy. If you find lice or nits on your child’s head, you need to inform the educational institution where he works. This will help prevent the spread of the disease.
No one is immune from infection; you should not panic when head lice is detected. Modern drugs are safe for children and can get rid of parasites in 1-2 applications.