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Head Lice
Head lice is a nuisance. Prevention is key!
Teach your student to avoid head to head contact, including not sharing combs, brushes, hats, scarves, head bands, helmets, and pillows. And as the saying goes, “Once a week, take a peek!” This simply means once a week, parents, take a look at your student’s scalp, especially behind the ears and at the nape of the neck, for evidence of lice or nits.
California Department of Public Health: What you need to know about head lice
How do you get rid of head lice?
Over-the-counter products and medications prescribed by a healthcare provider are available for the treatment of head lice.
To learn more about treatment options, visit the following sites:
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Treatment of head lice
U.S. Centers for Disease Control
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Providing care for individuals with head lice
U.S. Centers for Disease Control
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Guidance on head lice prevention and control
CDPH information for school districts and child care facilities
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Head lice clinical report
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
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Head lice fact sheet - English
California Department of Public Health
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Head lice fact sheet - Spanish
California Department of Public Health
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Head lice flyer
California Department of Public Health