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HEAD LICE (Pediculosis)

DETECT:          Check your family weekly for signs of live lice or nits (eggs) in hair.  For signs of lice click here.
ELIMINATE:  Use over-the-counter treatment to kill bugs.  
                              Vacuum furniture, carseats and rugs/carpets, wash linens in hot water put non-washable items
                              in  a hot dryer cycle for 15-20 minutes to remove lice.
PREVENT:       Prevent re-infestation by removing ALL nites and cleaning personal items: hats, coats, hair 
                              accessories,  towel & linens.  It is awkward but tell your children's friends so they can be treated
                              if needed.

If a student is determined to have head lice at school:
    *That student's parents will be notified.  Information about treatment, elimination and prevention is provided.
    *Those students will be checked upon returning to school to make sure that the treatment has been effective.
    *Follow up head checks are conducted at least weekly to help detect re-infestations.

The Parent/Student Handbook expalins our No-Nit Policy.

What does the American Academy of Pediatrics say about head lice?  Click here 
What does the National Association of School Nurses say about head lice? Click here   
What do the "bug experts" say about head lice? Click here
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