Head Lice

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Head Lice Prevention

• Treat children and adults with lice promptly and thoroughly. Wash all clothes and bed linens. This helps prevent head lice from spreading to others.
• Check policies at schools, daycares, preschools, and nurseries. Many do not allow infected children to be at school until the lice have been completely treated. Sometimes, however, this does not prevent the continued spread. This may be related to the insects getting into carpets or other areas at the school. It is helpful if the school also has policies to ensure that the environment is cleared of lice as well.
• DO NOT share hair brushes, combs, hair pieces, hats, bedding, towels, clothing, or other similar items with someone who has lice.