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. 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. Melanie Ayala, RN. Cotulla ISD District Nurse. What are Head Lice?. Head lice are tiny gray to brown insects about the size of a sesame seed that live in human hair and must feed on human blood to live. . PediculosisCapitis. . King Chavez Neighborhood of School Presentation. Health Office Production. What are head lice?. Misconceptions and stigmas. Treatment. Prevention. School Management . What We Will Consider. 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.. 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.. 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.. November 2017 Lice are parasites that can be found on people's heads and bodies. Lice move by crawling; they cannot hop or fly. Head lice problems occur year - round. However, it is during the sch 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. Head Lice Fast Facts. Head lice are a common community issue. In the United States, an estimated 6 to 12 million lice infestations occur each year among children aged 3 to 11. 1. Children can get head lice anytime they are in close contact with others – for example, during play at home or school, slumber parties, sports activities or camp . 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