Headlice

Recently headlice have been found in our classroom.

Treatment of headlice is the parents responsibility. Effective control can only come if every home cooperates.

ANYONE can catch headlice and become reinfected.

Regular weekly checking of the hair is the only way to keep the problem under control.

How do you check?
Look for:
1. The live insect
2. Scratching
3. Small, darkish and greyish eggs on the hair, close to the scalp.

Treatment and advice is available from your chemist.

If you are insure about identifying headlice, contact the Public Health Nurse:
Mrs Helen Fellowes
Phone: 09 237 0660
Or you can leave a message at the school for her to contact you.