Head Lice
08 Feb 2024
8th February
Head Lice
We have had another outbreak of head lice.
PLEASE follow the instructions fully on the treatment- we can only break the cycle if everyone does this.
All children with long hair MUST tie their hair up from now on. If they come to school with hair down we can provide a hair bobble from the school office.
Head lice and nits
Head lice are tiny insects that live in hair. Nits are the empty egg cases attached to hair that head lice hatch from.
Head lice are a common problem, particularly in school children aged 4 to 11, but they can be very difficult to spot.
They’re largely harmless, but can live in the hair for a long time if not treated and can be irritating and frustrating to deal with.
Head lice can make your head feel:
- itchy
- like something is moving in your hair
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Treatments to get rid of head lice are available to buy from pharmacies, supermarkets and online.
Everyone in your household should be treated on the same day.
