Outbreaks of head lice are more common when children start school in September and when they return to school after school breaks. Although head lice are a nuisance, head lice are not a health risk. Head lice cannot jump or fly. Head lice spread quickly by close, head to head contact and by sharing hats, helmets, combs, brushes, etc. Lice cannot live on furniture or carpet. The most common symptom of head lice is constant itching of the scalp. You can help by: w Teaching your child to not share or borrow hats, hairbrushes, combs, scarves, helmets and hair accessories - Checking your child’s head frequently (weekly using the wet combing method) w Telling the classroom teacher if your child has head lice, so other parents can be notified, or you can call the office at 250.334.2161. For more information contact: w Comox Valley Health Unit at (250) 338-1711. Ask for the brochure titled “Head Lice: Prevention, Detection & Treatment”.
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