Head lice are tiny, 6-legged insects about this long (-).

They are grayish-white in color, they do not have wings, so they can’t fly.
They don’t jump, but they can move fast.
They infect people of all ages and races.
Nits are the eggs of the lice.
They look like bits of dandruff in the hair about this size(‘).
Nits may be yellowish white to brown.
Lice attach their nits to single hair shafts with a waterproof  “glue”.
They are laid close to the scalp and as the hair grows can be found farther out on the hair shaft.
They cannot be washed or combed out – they must be picked or pulled out.
Look for nits at the back of the neck and behind the ears.

Lice are passed from child to child by sharing hats, scarves,
combs, brushes, hair trims, or helmets, or from clothing that has the nits or lice on it.
First sign of head lice is intense itching.

It is very important to remove all nits and to treat all family members.

You will need:
*Regular shampoo without conditioner
*Towels
*Medicated rinse (Nix remover)
*Fine tooth comb
*small plastic bag with tie for nits
*2 large plastic bags with ties for clothing

Wash hair and use Nix as directed, if you see lice 7 days later, repeat treatment.

Cleaning things in the home, head lice can live away from the human body for 55 hours,
so it’s important to follow these directions carefully:

Washable items-Machine wash in hot soapy water and dry
(wash all washable clothing , bed linens, towels, and
washcloths that have had contact with your child in the past 3 days.)

Soak combs, brushes, hair barrettes, hair bands in rubbing alcohol
for 1 hour, followed by washing in hot soapy water.

Pillows, stuffed animals, and other things that cannot be washed may be
dry-cleaned or placed in a sealed plastic bag for 2 weeks.
(Any nits or lice on these things will die in 14 days.)

Vacuum all carpet and furniture.
Place the vacuum’s dust bag in a plastic bag, tie it, and throw it away.

Tell parents of your child’s closest friends that their children may have been exposed

Tell the school nurse.
The nurse can check the other children and make sure they’re treated too.

Your child’s hair must be free of all nits before he/she goes back to school.

School personnel will check your child when he goes back.