Does Swimming Kill Lice?

Does swimming in the ocean and pools kill lice?

Summer is finally here after our crazy spring dealing with Covid-19. We are still socially distancing to keep our families safe and the last thing we want is to deal with lice. It seems swimming in our backyard and the beaches are popular safe family activities. Parents often ask us if swimming kills lice and the answer is NO.

Does Swimming in the Ocean Kill Lice?

Lice are extremely tough little buggers and can hold their breath for up to 8 hours. So there is no way to drown them.

Does Chlorine Kill Lice?

Lice have a very touch exoskeleton and chlorine will not penetrate them and kill them. Lice have over the years become resistant to pesticides as well. The popular OTC products from the drugstore also don’t work. Besides being dangerous they are a waste of money.

Can You Get Lice from Swimming in a Pool?

The good news is lice do not swim so NO worries when going for a refreshing dip in the pool. Most cases of lice are head to head contact and this still applies to swimming in all bodies of water. If you are in close contact with another person and your wet hair in or out of the pool has contact you can get lice. Lice can still crawl from one wet head to another. Good news is lice will not dawdle in the water and attach to another head.

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