 The Herald-Times (subscription) | Woman Wants Change In School's Lice Policy WLKY Louisville BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- A southern Indiana woman is challenging her school district's head lice policy, saying stricter rules are needed to prevent the spread of lice. Crystal Carter blames her elementary-school daughter's repeated bouts with head lice on ... Some parents seek stricter school policy on lice |
The Herald-Times (subscription) | Ind. woman wants change in school's lice policy Greenfield Daily Reporter AP BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A southern Indiana woman is challenging her local school district's head lice policy, saying her daughter has faced repeat infestations of the tiny bloodsucking bugs because the district's lice rules aren't strict enough. Some parents seek stricter school policy on lice Mom wants Bloomington lice plan change |
Misconceptions abound about head lice, school officials say Middletown Journal By Steven Matthews MIDDLETOWN — While certainly head lice are a cause for concern, there is a common misconception about the tiny insects that infest scalp hair, according to health officials. Described more as a nuisance than anything else, ... |
Lice at elementary school KRQE The Rio Rancho School District said it wasn't necessary to tell the parents of students in the classroom after there was one confirmed case of head lice at Cielo Azul Elementary School. "That's not unusual. Lice is fairly common in schools and also ... |
Head lice-related cases were addressed at Ben Hulse School, official says Imperial Valley Press By SILVIO J. PANTA Imperial Valley Press Staff Writer IMPERIAL — Procedures related to the treatment of head lice and their eggs has been addressed after five students from Ben Hulse Elementary School were sent home this week, a school district ... |
Parents trying to kill lice more kindly Worcester Telegram By Karen Nugent TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF Head lice are not a health hazard, do not spread disease, and are not a sign of uncleanliness, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. In fact, lice are more attracted to clean hair. |
Nurse develops shampoos, support system to fight lice Arizona Republic "Head lice are a common childhood kind of thing," Miller said. "You can't ever say a building is lice free." Lice cause an itchy scalp. Small, teardrop-shaped, cream-colored, yellowish or grayish-white eggs, or nits, can be found on hair. |
Head lice hell BabyCenter (blog) I want so much to believe the Quit Nits Wild Child natural head lice treatment the pharmacist recommended will eliminate our problem in one messy treatment session. But I'm not so naive. Well I was the first time. Isla was sent home with lice just ... |
 Kansas.com | Second injured snowy owl healing at Eagle Valley Raptor Center Kansas.com The bird is receiving medicine and food every few hours around the clock and has been treated for head lice. “The bird is super skinny. Basically he was on the verge of starving to death,” said Ken Lockwood, program manager of the Eagle Valley Raptor ... Tundra the Snowy Owl recovering at Eagle Valley Raptor Center |
 27east.com | Lice Outbreak At Eastport Elementary School 27east.com By Erin McKinley Jan 19, 2012 5:10 PM Eastport Elementary School has had 13 confirmed cases of head lice since Tuesday, according to school officials. On Wednesday, Principal Salvatore Alaimo sent home a letter to all parents informing them of the ... |