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Myths about lice * Lice are a sign of unclean homes or people * Lice fly or jump Facts about lice *Anyone can get lice from direct contact or by sharing personal items *Lice crawl from person to person directly or on combs, hats, or bedding, etc *Head lice live only on people's scalp or hair. They hatch from small eggs (nits) that are firmly attached to the hair *Unlike dandruff, nits cannot be easily moved up or down the hair. Lice do not cause disease, but can make your scalp very itchy. Precautions *Check your child's hair for eggs (nits) weekly *If you suspect lice, ask your health care provider to recommend appropriate treatment *Inform the school nurse if your child has been diagnosed with head lice To get rid of lice *Use a hair product recommended by your health care provider. Follow directions very carefully, there are differences in products *Remove all nits *No product kills all nits *Nits must be mechanically removed, metal combs are best *Watch the video to view what lice look like and how to use a lice comb Clean personal items *Machine wash all washable bedding/clothing in HOT water *Dry in HOT dryer *Put non-washable items (pillows,furry toys) in HOT dryer for 20 minutes or dry clean them *Seal items that cannot be washed or dried in a plastic bag for 2 weeks *Thoroughly vacuum rugs, mattresses, upholstered furniture *Soak combs/brushes for 10 minutes in hot soapy water *Check for nits daily for at least 14 days Do not return your child to school until... *He/she has been treated *All the nits have been removed *The school nurse checks your child's hair Special lice precautions *Check with your physician before treating infants, people with extensive cuts on head/neck, or pregnant/nursing women *Retreat with shampoo ONLY according to directions *DO NOT use insecticide sprays because they can be harmful to people and pets |
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