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Head lice

Please be aware that we have detected  a few cases of head lice at school. 

Signs and symptoms

Many lice infestations cause no symptoms and less than half causing itching.  You need to look at hair to see if lice are present.

When inspecting the hair you may see small white or brown oblong eggs attached to the hair shaft that are difficult to move.  Adult lice are 2mm to 4mm long and whitish brown in colour.

Treatment

A number of head lice treatments are available without prescription. 

The two most common head lice treatment methods are wet combing, and chemical treatment.

Wet combing

Experts recommend the cheaper, simpler and safer treatment method of wet combing.  

Wet combing involves wetting the hair and scalp liberally with hair conditioner to stun the head lice, then combing out the lice and nits. (see information below)

This should be repeated every 2 days until no live have been found for 10 days.

Chemical treatment

Chemical treatment uses pediculicides to kill the head lice. Directions are included on the packaging and are safe if used in accordance with instructions.

Treatment should be repeated every 7 to 10 days until no lice or nits are seen.

Lost property

We have a large amount of lost property in the front office. Please come in and have a look within the next week.