Head Lice

Head lice can be managed with the co-operation of parents and the school.  They are not a threat to health and they do not spread other infections.  There is no guaranteed method of prevention, so to avoid an outbreak early detection is in the best interests of everyone. The Department has developed a Head Lice Management Toolkit to help schools develop policies on head lice. Toolkit information can also be useful for parents.

More information

For more information, you can contact the school, see: Schools Online (http://www.eduweb.vic.gov.au/schoolsonline) or Region

See also, Department of Human Services information: Head Lice - Scratching for Answers (http://www.health.vic.gov.au/headlice/index.htm)