Head lice is a nuisance. Prevention is key!

Teach your student to avoid head to head contact, including not sharing combs, brushes, hats, scarves, head bands, helmets, and pillows. And as the saying goes, “Once a week, take a peek!” This simply means once a week, parents, take a look at your student’s scalp, especially behind the ears and at the nape of the neck, for evidence of lice or nits.

California Department of Public Health: What you need to know about head lice

How do you get rid of head lice?

Over-the-counter products and medications prescribed by a healthcare provider are available for the treatment of head lice. To learn more about treatment options, visit the following sites:

• U.S. Centers for Disease Control - Treatment of Head Lice
• U.S. Centers for Disease Control - Providing Care for Individuals with Head Lice
• CDPH Guidance on Head Lice Prevention and Control for School Districts and Child Care Facilities
• American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Head Lice Clinical Report
• CDPH Head Lice flyer
• CDPH Head Lice fact sheet – English | Spanish
• CDPH Parent’s Guide to Head Lice brochure – English | Spanish