Head lice are very contagious, but there are ways to help stop the spread of lice.
If your child tells you a classmate has head lice examine
your child's head routinely after school, especially behind the
ears and at the nape of the neck, for crawling lice and nits.
If crawling lice or nits are found, all household
members should be examined for crawling lice and nits every 2-3 days.
Persons with live (crawling) lice or nits
within ¼ inch or less of the scalp should be treated. Contact your medical
provider for recommendations.
Other illnesses are also easily spread around schools. Every year there are continual cases of respiratory/gastro-intestinal illness circulating in the
schools causing absenteeism. There are a few things that you can do to help fight the spread of illness.
- Teach your kids how to use alcohol gel.
- Make sure the gel you purchase contains at least
62% Ethyl Alcohol.
- Teach your children not to touch the "T" zone
unless their hands are clean. The "T" zone is eyes, nose and mouth.
