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HOW DO YOU PREVENT LICE?
Prevention
Kids at school and in childcare settings are going to play, and their play may lead to the spread of head lice. You can help prevent the spread of lice among children and adults.
Here are some tips
- Dont share items that touch the head like combs and towels.
- Avoid activities that lead to head to head contact
- Keep belongings, especially upper body clothing away from shared areas like coat closets.
- When you receive a call from school about lice, please use preventative spray on the child’s hair.
- Make sure to check each family member before starting treatment to avoid the return of infestation