*Our first school wide head check will be October 23rd
by our qualified volunteers.
Head lice spreads by….
- Close contact
- When heads touch during hugs, sharing secrets, play wrestling, working together
- Shared objects
- Combs, brushes, hats
Tips to prevent infestation or re-infestation:
- Teach children that head lice is spread by direct contact. They should keep a little distance from other heads.
- Teach children to never share combs, brushes, barrettes or anything else thy use foe their hair.
- Keep longer hair in barrettes, pony tails, buns or braids.
- Teach children to never share hats, caps or scarves.
- During winter months, send a plastic bag to school for your child to store hats and scarves in before hanging them on the coat hook.
- Consider adding tea tree oil to your shampoo. This method is not proven, but some people have had success with it.
- Start a head lice patrol in your home: regularly examine each child’s head closely for signs of infestation; once a week is about right.
“Head to head makes the head lice spread”