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| 1. Watch for signs of head lice, such as frequent head-scratching. Anyone can get lice...from another person or from sharing hats, brushes, combs, etc. |
| 2. Check all family members for lice and nits (lice eggs) at least once a week. (It helps to use natural light and a magnifying glass). |
| 3. Treat only those family members who have lice. Buy a lice product at your drugstore, the pharmacy section of your food store, or call your doctor. |
| 4. Call your doctor first if you are pregnant, nursing, or allergic to ragweed. Never use a lice product on your baby! |
| 5. Follow package directions carefully! Use the product over the sink (not in the tub or shower). Keep the eyes covered with a washcloth. |
| 6. Remove all nits (which will stay on the hair shaft after treatment). This is essential! You can do this with a special lice comb or your fingernails. |
| 7. Wash sheets and recently worn clothing in hot water and dry in a hot dryer. Combs and brushes may be soaked in hot (not boiling) water for 10 minutes. |
| 8. Vacuuming is the safest and best way to control lice on mattresses, rugs, furniture, and stuffed animals. |
| 9. Continue to check heads every day for 2-3 weeks to make sure head lice are gone. |
10. When you find a case of lice, tell others! Please call the school nurse, child-care provider, and neighborhood parents.
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