It has been brought to our attention that there have been some recent cases of lice here at Salmon Creek Elementary. Please do your part to prevent the spread of this communicable condition by checking your child daily for the next few weeks, and on a regular basis thereafter. Lice infestation is much easier to treat if caught early.
Ways To Prevent the Spread of Lice:
- Do not share combs, hair brushes, towels, hats, bike or batting helmets, sleeping bag, or pillows.
- Avoid hanging hats and coats next to others’ clothing.
What to Look For:
- Excessive scratching of head, especially at the back of the head just above the neck
- Nits on hair (these are usually pearly-gray in color and are attached to the hair shaft near the scalp)
- Nits are distinguished from dandruff because they stick to the hair shaft
What To Do If You Find Nits:
- Treat your child and all household members with a lice shampoo recommended by your pharmacist. Follow all instructions carefully!
- Use a nit comb after treatment to remove lice from hair shafts.
- A 10% vinegar rinse helps to loosen the nits from the hair shafts.
- Wash all bed linens and washable clothing in hot water. Place all non-washable items such as stuffed toys in a sealed plastic bag for 21 days.
- Vacuum furniture, rugs and floors.
Especially if your child has long hair, please have them wear their hair up in a tight ponytail or bun for the next few weeks to help ensure that it doesn't spread.
Thank you for your help keeping this from spreading in our room,
Mrs. Beck
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