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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

“Getting Rid of Head Lice: 14 Day Treatment” brochure (PDF)

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/headlice.html
  
• Harvard School of Public Health Head Lice Photos:
  http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/headlice/photos.html
  
• Iowa Department of Public Health Fact Sheet for Head Lice:
  http://www.idph.state.ia.us/adper/common/pdf/epi_manual/lice.pdf
  
• National Association of School Nurses Pediculosis Position Statement:
  http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=237