When Is Head Lice Season?
1. Back-to-School Season (Late Summer to Early Fall)
Increased Contact: The beginning of the school year marks a peak in head lice cases. Children return to school and daycare, leading to increased head-to-head contact and sharing of personal items.
Higher Incidence: Schools and daycare centers are common settings for lice transmission, and the close contact among students facilitates the spread of lice.
2. Fall and Winter Months
Indoor Activities: As the weather cools, people spend more time indoors in close contact, which can increase the likelihood of lice spread.
School and Daycare Settings: Lice are still prevalent during the school year, and the frequency of lice cases can remain high due to ongoing close contact among children.
3. Spring and Summer
Variability: While head lice can be present in these months, the incidence might vary. Some reports suggest a slight decrease in cases during these warmer months when children are less in school and more likely to be in other social settings like camps.
Year-Round Considerations
Indoor Settings: In climates where people spend a lot of time indoors year-round, such as in cold or rainy regions, lice infestations can occur consistently throughout the year.
Travel and Group Activities: Travel, sleepovers, and other group activities can also contribute to lice spread regardless of the season.
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