National Bug Busting Day
June 15, Sunday
When is it celebrated?
Dates may vary each year, but National Head Lice Awareness Day usually falls on:
* January 31
* June 15
* October 31
Purpose of the day
National Head Lice Awareness Day was created with educational and preventive goals. Its main objectives are:
* To unite families and schools in the fight against lice
* To prevent mass infestations
* To teach children and parents proper hair care
* To maintain hygiene and health in the school environment
How is it celebrated?
* Parents are encouraged to check their children's heads for lice on this day
* Information materials about detection and removal methods are distributed
* Schools may conduct hygiene education sessions
* Special combs for lice removal (known as the "bug busting" kit) are used
Who organizes it?
The event is initiated by the British organization Community Hygiene Concern, which actively promotes awareness of the lice problem and offers scientifically based methods to combat them without using toxic chemicals.
Why is it important?
* Head lice spread easily among children, especially in schools
* Simultaneous checking of all children in the country significantly reduces the risk of reinfestation
* It helps avoid excessive use of chemical treatments and related health risks