Damp and Warm Weather = Head Lice Note!
We have had some reports this week of children encountering head lice and have sent some notes home. While they are a nuisance, head lice are not a health hazard or communicable disease. Your best defense is to check daily to avoid them becoming a larger problem.
To confirm a case you will need to find live lice. They are usually spread by direct head-to-head contact and through the sharing of hats, scarves or hair accessories.
If a case is detected in the school, a letter is sent home with instructions on how to check. After treatment and a clear recheck, students can return to class. Your physician and/or pharmacist can provide information about appropriate treatment.
For more information, please go to www.caringforkids.cps.ca/handouts/head_lice.
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