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Head Lice Prevention and Treatment
Scott County Health Department knows that while head lice are common, it is a problem that greatly affects children and families. The health department supports a community plan to emphasize prevention, early detection, and education as the best methods for controlling head lice. Please visit the pages and links below for more information.
Head Lice Content:
- The Scott County Area Schools and Community Head Lice Management Plan
- Questions and Answers About Head Lice
- Information for Families and Caregivers
- Information and Training Materials for Schools and School Nurses
- Head Lice Brochure (189.1 KB)
Additional Links and Resources:
- Centers for Disease Control Website for Lice:
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dpd/parasites/lice/factsht_head_lice.htm
- Harvard School of Public Health Head Lice information:
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/
- Iowa Department of Public Health Fact Sheet for Head Lice:
http://www.idph.state.ia.us/idph_universalhelp/main.aspx?system=IdphEpiManual&context=Lice_Factsheet_Genpublic
- National Association of School Nurses Pediculosis Position Statement:
http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=237
