"Dear parents of Bumble Bee Elementary students,
We would like to call attention to the recent lice outbreak at Bumble Bee Elementary in District 888. There have been 12 reports of head lice, which were confirmed by the school nurse yesterday afternoon. Some symptoms of head lice include:
- Intense itching
- Adult lice on scalp
- Lice eggs (nits) on hair shafts
If your child shows any of these symptoms, check their scalp for head lice (which are usually found behind the ears and at the base of the scalp). Most cases of head lice can be dealt with by using nonprescription shampoo that's specifically formulated to kill lice. However, if this does not work, notify your child's pediatrician or the school nurse. If your child does have head lice, please report this information to the school.
We are currently going through preventative measures, such as instructing students not to share hats, scarves, coats, combs, brushes, hair decorations and other personal belongings at school. For more information on head lice, call the school nurse at (630)555-2001 or visit this website: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/head-lice/DS00953.
Thank you for your cooperation,
Carl Cricket
Principal of Bumble Bee Elementary"
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| (http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/medical/IM04026) Head lice eggs — also called nits — attach firmly to your hair shaft near its base at your scalp. Nits found within 1/4 inch (6.4 millimeters) of your scalp may indicate an active lice infestation. |
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