So, listen, we know no one wants to talk about the lice situation at the school, but all kinds of kids have had them, including some of ours. Here is some handy information on how to get rid of lice. Lets all get informed so we can stop scratching our heads! When you have a head lice infestation, 99% of the infestation is on your head and 1% is in your environment. The head should be your focus, but there are some things you need to do in your home to guard against re-infestation. Below is a list of recommendations on treating your home and family. 1. Wash all bedding, including blankets, quilts, and mattress pads in hot water. If the infestation is severe, we highly recommend vacuuming and quickly ironing the mattress. ONE time and only the infested people 2. Any stuffed animals or blankets that the child sleeps with should be placed in the dryer on high heat for 30-40 minutes, or if they are too fragile for the dryer, please put them aside for 12-24 hours. ONE time. 3. Hair accessories such as hairbrushes, hair-bands, headbands, etc., should be placed into a bag and put into the freezer for 3-4 hours or put aside for 12-24 hours. ONE time. 4. Helmets and hats should be wiped with Lice Knowing You School and Play spray. Spray and wipe with Lice Knowing You wipes after each use. 5. Vacuum and wipe off all furniture where the infested person has sat, including car seats, couches, etc.. ONE time 6. If kids play frequently on the carpet, vacuum carpets thoroughly. ONE time 7. Follow the check protocol and come back in one week for your intensive follow-up A louse can live off the head for 24-72 hours, however, once it is off a human host for longer than 12 hours, it has missed several feedings and its’ systems are beginning to shut down. In other words, the louse is dying. Even if that bug got back on your head, it will not do any damage. Nits cannot hatch once they are off the head. YOU DO NOT NEED TO BAG ANYTHING IN YOUR HOME FOR TWO WEEKS. PLEASE DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS TYPE OF INFORMATION! liceknowingyou 8225 SW Cirrus Dr. Beaverton, OR 97008 503-574-4824 1125 SE Madison Street Suite 200 Portland, OR 97214 503-239-5423 Copyright Protected Material ©Property of Lice Knowing You ©
Posted on: Sun, 30 Nov 2014 04:51:02 +0000
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