Head Lice are contagious and infect a large number of school age children annually. Head Lice are parasitic insects that infest the head and attach eggs to shafts of hair. Lice can be irritating to the scalp but they are not responsible for the spread of any infectious diseases. Head Lice have been an ongoing problem in schools across the area and it is important that parents check their children's hair for the presence of lice and eggs regularly.
Head lice are small, flat-bodied insects with six legs.
Parents should initially treat their children's hair with an insecticide available from pharmacies. Pharmacist can advise parents on how to apply treatments correctly and which treatments to use.