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Preventing Head Lice

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September 2, 2009
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It’s a problem that no one wants to deal with.  Head lice however can be a pain to deal with, yet with the start of a new school year it’s the time also to try and prevent the spread of the aggravating follicle attackers.

Three key preventative measures are:

There is a lot of information on the web that you can use to try and prevent head lice becoming a problem for your family.

Some tips include:

  1. Communication is essential to keeping lice out of the classroom. Talk to parents/guardians about guarding against head lice and about the appropriate treatment. Do not assume they have heard it before.
  2. Teach children not to share hats, scarves, brushes, combs and hair ornaments with other kids.
  3. Check children often and regularly for lice.
  4. Encourage your school to enact strict preventive policies. This may include regular screenings at school and education of children and adults.
  5. Check to see that children’s hats and coats are being stored in separate ‘cubbies’ or lockers, rather than on hooks in close proximity to one another.
  6. If head lice do infect children in your school, notify parents/guardians immediately. Also, give them detailed instructions on treating lice, including information on where to obtain treatment products. Be aware that some parents/guardians may be embarrassed to admit they cannot afford to purchase the necessary products. Routinely advise parents/guardians of where they can obtain treatment free of charge, even if you don’t think this is an issue for the family.

You can also check out http://kidshealth.org/parent/infections/common/lice.html for signs and symptoms of head lice in your child.

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