As lice are very infectious, they can easily spread to the rest of the children in one class and, thus, to the whole school. Symptoms Frequent itching and scratching of affected area. If the child is badly affected, listlessness and lethargy may set in. Head lice are most commonly found in schoolchildren or younger children who attend nursery schools or playgroups. They are highly infectious.
Prevention Strongly discourage children from sharing hats, scarves etc.
Comb the child's hair frequently with a fine-toothed comb and wash regularly. The risk of pubic lice will obviously be reduced if the number of sexual partners is kept to a minimum. Wash the hair with cider vinegar. Leave for half an hour and then rinse. Repeat several times a day until the lice have all been removed.