LICE TIPS

There are many myths and legends surrounding head lice, but you may not have heard THIS interesting theory about a source of head lice. Here head lice professional Jacqué relates one lice myth she heard while vacationing in Louisiana.

Schools in Bensalem and Bristol still hold to “no nit” policies, meaning children will not be readmitted after a head lice outbreak if any nits are present.

The Garden City School Board policy indicates that they do not hold to a strict no-nit policy, instead only they exclude children who are proven to be a risk for spreading head lice.

Schools in Westfield and Noblesville do not have “no nit” school” lice policies.

Students in Wilson county must be LICE free before returning to school.

Schools in Oyster Bay and Glen Cove still hold to strict “no nit” head lice policies, which means that your child will not be re-admitted to the classroom until no live lice or eggs or nits are present.

Each school district has its own school lice policy. The school nurses in the below districts are the gatekeepers regarding lice. Students must be examined by the school nurse before being admitted to school.

Schools in the Islip area do not hold to a strict “no nit” policy with regard to head lice. Instead, children are allowed to return to school once treatment has begun.

We technicans can help you eradicate head lice and get your life back because we are experienced and have “seen it all”.

Finding out that your child has head lice can be nerve-wracking for parents. It helps to know what you do NOT need to do so you don’t waste your time.