Headlice...

Headlice is an on-going problem in many schools!  They have been present in our class recently.

Here are some helpful points to remember regarding headlice and the treatment of them.

• head lice are small, flat insects (about 2 to 3 millimetres long) that live and lay eggs on the human scalp - the scalp provides food and warmth for the eggs to hatch
• they are a common problem all over the world and cause concern and frustration for parents, children and young people
• anyone can catch head lice - catching them has nothing to do with poor hygiene 
• head lice spread by crawling from the hair of one person to another
• they are usually spread amongst school children before spreading to their family members at home
• if you find live head lice or eggs on your child’s scalp, treat your child and check everyone in the house
• treatment of head lice is usually by chemical / herbal treatments, and physical methods (wet combing)
• wet combing with conditioner and a fine tooth nit comb alone can be effective if done properly