Head lice are small insects that live on our scalps and feed on our blood up to 6 times per day. The signs that you or your child may have Head Lice include itchiness or scratching of the scalp. You may also see the white eggs (called Nits) stuck to the hair shaft close to the scalp.

Once you have discovered head lice or nits you may need to treat the whole family and advise your school of the problem so that other parents can look out for and treat their children. Keep your children’s fingernails short to reduce the chance of breaking the skin when itching. Make sure everyone at home as their own hair brush. Wash the bed linen frequently to remove any Nits they may hatch at a later date.