Head Lice Prevention and Treatment

This information is aimed at addressing the prevention and treatment of lice with the goal to promote a uniform response to prevention, treatment, and education in our community.

• Questions and Answers about Head Lice
• The Scott County Health Department, Decategorization Program and school districts "No Live Lice" policy

Steps to Removing Head Lice:

1. Treatment Options
• Olive Oil Treatment
• Mayonnaise Treatment
• Commercial Treatment
2. Nit Picking
3. Cleaning the Environment

• All the material above can be found in the
  "Check Lice Off Your List Brochure" (266 KB - PDF)
  Print out, place pages in order, fold lengthwise.

All of your efforts are appreciated by your child, friends, family and the students and staff at your school.

Further Resources:

• Hardin MD
  http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/hardin/md/licepictures.html
  Lice Pictures