Don't be left scratching your head: learn new lice policy

Comcox Valley Record
School District 71 and the Vancouver Island Health

Parents are often left scratching their heads in frustration over managing those nasty nuisances known as head lice.

The reality, however, is about 10 per cent of the population has head lice at any given time...

Because head lice move quickly in dry hair, cases are often missed during dry head checks.

Public Health nurses no longer do dry head checks in many school districts because research shows dry head checks frequently miss head lice. Head checks also contribute to the spread of head lice, disrupt school programs and cause students to feel isolated or humiliated...

Parents who would like more information about managing head lice can access a pamphlet on wet combing from their school or speak with a school team nurse at Comox Valley Public Health by calling 250-338-1711.

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