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McKinney Independent School District School Health Services Date: PEDICURISTS (Head Lice) Dear Parent/Guardian: We have recently discovered head lice (pedicurists) in your child's classroom. Although

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1. Check for symptoms: Examine the scalp for the presence of lice or their eggs (nits). Look for small, oval-shaped, gray or tan insects crawling on the scalp or tiny white eggs attached to the hair shafts near the scalp.
2. Wash hair with lice shampoo: Purchase a medicated shampoo specifically designed to treat head lice. Follow the instructions provided on the product carefully. Typically, this involves wetting the hair, applying the shampoo, and leaving it on for the recommended amount of time before rinsing.
3. Comb out the lice and eggs: After using the lice shampoo, use a fine-toothed comb to carefully comb out the lice and eggs from the hair. Divide the hair into small sections and comb from the roots to the ends, wiping the comb on a tissue after each pass. Make sure to thoroughly clean the comb afterward.
4. Treat personal items: To prevent re-infestation, it's important to wash or dry-clean any recently worn clothing, hats, scarves, or bedding that may have come into contact with the lice. Additionally, vacuum any upholstered furniture, rugs, or car seats that might have harbored lice.
5. Avoid re-infestation: Educate yourself and your family members on how lice are transmitted. Encourage individuals to avoid sharing personal items such as combs, brushes, hats, or hair accessories. Remind children to avoid head-to-head contact with others or to use caution when participating in activities where such contact may occur.

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Anyone who has been infested with head lice needs pediculosis head lice treatment. Head lice are common among school-aged children, as they are easily transmitted in close quarters. However, adults can also become infested, especially those who have close contact with children or work in environments where lice transmission is likely (such as schools, daycares, or healthcare facilities). It is crucial to identify and treat head lice promptly to prevent the infestation from spreading to others.

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What is pediculosis head lice?

Pediculosis head lice is an infestation of parasitic insects found on the head, eyebrows, and eyelashes of humans.

Who is required to file pediculosis head lice?

Healthcare providers and schools are required to report cases of pediculosis head lice to health authorities.

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To fill out a report on pediculosis head lice, healthcare providers and schools must provide information on the affected individual, including symptoms, treatments administered, and any preventive measures taken.

What is the purpose of pediculosis head lice?

The purpose of reporting pediculosis head lice is to track and monitor outbreaks, implement control measures, and prevent further spread of the infestation.

What information must be reported on pediculosis head lice?

Information that must be reported on pediculosis head lice includes the affected individual's name, age, contact information, date of diagnosis, treatment administered, and any known contacts who may have been exposed.