Can I wait a few days to treat lice if we are busy?

It is highly recommended that you do not delay treating lice. Waiting even a few days allows female lice to lay dozens of new eggs, turning a simple, early-stage case into a severe infestation that is much harder and more time-consuming to clear. Prompt action also prevents the bugs from spreading to siblings and parents.

How quickly will lice spread to other family members?

Lice can spread almost instantly through direct, head-to-head contact. If children snuggle, share a bed, or take photos close together, the bugs can easily crawl from one scalp to another. This is why we advise scheduling professional head checks for the entire household the moment one case is discovered.

How soon after treatment can my child go back to school?

In most cases, the same day or the next morning. Once a professional treatment has killed the live bugs and the nits have been manually removed strand by strand, your child is no longer contagious and there is nothing left to spread. South Carolina schools have largely moved away from strict no-nit exclusion rules, but policies vary, so it helps to let the school nurse know the case was professionally treated. Acting quickly is what keeps missed school days down to zero or one.

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