Does my child have to stay home if I get a lice letter from school?

Not necessarily. A lice letter is usually a general notification. You should only keep your child home if you perform a head check and find live crawling lice. If the head check is clear, they can go to school. If you find nits or lice, contact us for a professional treatment so they can return to class with a clearance certificate the very next day.

Can I use a regular hair comb to check for lice and nits?

Regular combs are not effective for detecting lice. The teeth are too far apart, allowing tiny nits and nimble bugs to slide right through. You need a specialized fine-toothed metal lice comb. We recommend checking on wet hair with conditioner, as this slows the lice down and makes it much easier to catch them in the comb's teeth.

What is the fastest way to prevent lice from spreading to siblings?

Immediate screening and 'minting.' Check every person in the house using a professional lice comb. For anyone who is clear, use a mint prevention spray daily and ensure there is no 'head-to-head' contact. Avoid sharing brushes, hats, or pillows during the monitoring period. If one sibling has it, there is an 80% chance others do too, so be thorough!

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