What can be done to help student(s) with reoccurring head lice?
Guidelines: What may appear to be a reoccurrence of head lice may be the same initial infestation, which has not been treated properly. It is important that parents follow the exact directions on the product they are using and follow through on the indicated treatment regimen. Some of the treatments available are not 100% effective at killing head lice. If the parents suspect the treatment is not working, then they should seek the advice of a pharmacist or physician. Changing to another product with a different active ingredient could have improved results. Harvard School of Public Health (www.hsph.harvard.edu/headlice.html) has a list of non-pesticidal options as well.
