September outbreak likely and UK households told to 'see a pharmacist'

September outbreak likely and UK households told to 'see a pharmacist'

As youngsters throughout the UK get ready to return to school, Superdrug is cautioning parents to brace themselves for a significant increase in head lice outbreaks next month. The health and beauty chain has reportedly witnessed sales of its head lice treatment spray soar by 21.2% in recent weeks as the six-week summer break draws to a close.

This increase underscores the seasonal surge that accompanies the new school term. While head lice can emerge at any point during the year, the back-to-school period, combined with increased social gatherings like sleepovers, provides the perfect environment for lice to spread rapidly.

September has even been designated as National Head Lice Prevention Month by the National Ped