PPT-Managing Head Lice in the School Setting

Marjorie Cole RN MSN State School Nurse Consultant Division of Community and Public Health Missouri Department of Health amp Senior Services What Is Head Lice A small parasitic insect that lives on the scalp and neck hairs of a human host. Brought to you by: Steph Covey and Ashley . Zawacki. Background Information. Order: . Phthiraptera. Suborder: . Anoplura. (. sucking lice. ). Pediculus. . humanus. . capitis. . Common name: . head lice. New Approaches to an Old Nemesis. Getty Images/Digital Vision.. US.IVE.13.03.021. Key Points to Cover Today!. Head Lice: Getting to Know You. The Key Role of the Clinician in Head Lice Diagnosis and Treatment. (Crabs). By: Deanna . Berrain. What Is Pubic Lice?. Pubic Lice is tiny insects that crawl from pubic hair of one person to the pubic hair of another person during sex. You can also get it from wearing infected clothes, towels, and bedding. They suck the blood from the hosts body.. Head Lice Infestation in Kids a Recurring Problem. .. Head Lice is #1 parasite of Children in Contra Costa County. .. Lice knows no socio-economic levels. . Common Outbreaks in cold months when kids are indoors in close contact.. .. You’ve probably heard this . before, . but . just as a reminder. :. Lice . CANNOT. jump or fly. Lice . CANNOT. crawl across the classroom floor, up your chair, up your pants, up your shirt and to your head (that would be like you walking from Homer to Anchorage). Properly called . Pediculus. . humanus. . capitis. , . head lice are parasitic insects that are small, wingless, and grayish-tan. . Head lice only live in humans, and anyone can get them, even with good health habits and hair washing.. Nursing Staff in our District. Amy Cranford, District Nurse . Housed at Dunlap Middle School. Michelle McDonald . Housed at Dunlap High School. Lisa Gassman . Housed at Wilder Waite (job shares to provide full time coverage). Following recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics, our district does not have a “No Nit Policy”. Your child doesn’t have to miss school days . They should be treated at home and continue going to school as normal. Properly called . Pediculus. . humanus. . capitis. , . head lice are parasitic insects that are small, wingless, and grayish-tan. . Head lice only live in humans, and anyone can get them, even with good health habits and hair washing.. Marjorie Cole, RN, . MSN. State School Nurse Consultant. Division of Community and Public Health. Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services. What Is Head Lice?. A small parasitic insect that lives on the scalp and neck hairs of a human host.. How do I keep lice from coming back1 Carefully follow the directions on the lice treatment packagedirections is the biggest reason why it doesn146t work2 If your child has extra long hair longer tha Virginia O’Malley. Are tiny parasitic insects about the size of a sesame seed.. Have six claws that are used to “cling” to hair shaft.. Are tan, brown or grey in color.. Can only live on a human head and feed on human blood. Order :. Phthiraptera. (lice). Identification. Small, flattened & wingless. Short stout legs; end in strong claws. Permanent . ectoparasites. on birds & mammals. Biting lice. Biting & chewing mouth parts. What is the treatment for head lice? Over-the-counter or prescription shampoo, lotion, or cream rinse is used to treat head lice infestations. Sometimes, a pill may be prescribed. Follow all instruc