Head Lice is Epidemic in
Some Public Schools
 Today the problem of head
lice has reach epidemic proportions in some public schools,
as well as other group settings, such as childcare centers.
Time and again children are sent home with lice. After
treatment they are sent back to school only to catch lice
again within a month or two.
The head lice epidemic in
public schools is truly a nightmare for some parents,
especially if their family has a case of persistent head
lice. With persistent head lice many treatments don’t seem
to work, and even after several treatments the lice and nits
are still in the hair.
The best way to tackle the
head lice problem is by taking preventative measures. Once
your family has head lice, getting rid of it can be very
difficult, not to mention a lot of hard work, so it makes
sense that taking preventative precautions is one of your
best defenses against these parasitic insects.
If you have children that
are school age, or in childcare, make sure that they
understand first of all, what lice is. Ensure that they
understand having lice does not make them bad, or dirty, but
that it can be miserable and hard to get rid of.
Let your children know what
types of behavior will increase their chances of being
exposed to head lice. Ask them not to share coats, hats,
brushes or any other personal items at school.
Teaching your children not
to share personal items will go a long way in helping to
prevent a head lice infestation in your family, but it’s not
enough. While your children are spending time within group
settings, such as school or preschool, you should vigilantly
check their hair at least once a week for signs of head lice
or nits.
The best way to do this is
by using a specially designed comb for removing head lice.
Under a bright light, examine your child’s head for any
signs of the insects, and also run the comb through their
hair to remove any possible freeloading louse.
This may seem to be an extreme inconvenience, but it is
nothing compared to the work you will face if your child
does bring home head lice. Once your family has head lice
you will be faced with treating the hair multiple times, as
well as nightly combing to remove nits. Even then you won’t
be done; you will have to deal with the monumental task of
vacuuming and cleaning every surface in your home, washing
endless laundry, and even delousing your car.
By far, the best option is
to prevent head lice.
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Enjoy!
I wish you all the best on your
head lice adventure!
Best wishes,
Thomas T :)
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