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Free head lice

Checking for and treating head lice, without the panic. Treat only when you find live lice, follow either a wet-combing plan or the treatment instructions, and children usually don't need to stay off school.

Checking

• Detection comb
• Conditioner
• Comb through wet hair with conditioner
• Check in good light
• Check behind the ears and the back of the neck

Treating

• Choose a suitable treatment
• Follow the instructions
• Treat everyone with live lice
• Follow the repeat schedule
• Check again after treatment

The family

• Check everyone in the house
• Tell the school if needed

Prevent spread

• Tie long hair up for school
• Check hair regularly

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