Head lice: information for parents:
Head lice (pediculosis) infestation is common in the United States among children 3 – 12 years of age. Head lice are not a health hazard and are not responsible for the spread of any disease. The most common symptom of lice infestation is itching. If you notice your child scratching his or her head often, especially behind the ears or at the nape of the neck, check for lice. Also, do frequent checks when you know of a lice outbreak in your child’s school.
Please visit the following websites for additional information regarding treatment of head lice infestation.
http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/lice/head/parents.html
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Head lice: information for parents:
Head lice (pediculosis) infestation is common in the United States among children 3 – 12 years of age. Head lice are not a health hazard and are not responsible for the spread of any disease. The most common symptom of lice infestation is itching. If you notice your child scratching his or her head often, especially behind the ears or at the nape of the neck, check for lice. Also, do frequent checks when you know of a lice outbreak in your child’s school.
Please visit the following websites for additional information regarding treatment of head lice infestation.
http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/lice/head/parents.html
http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/lice/head/parents.html
http://www.headlice.org
http://www.headlice.org
NJ Department of Health Bed Bug Resources:
· Bed Bug Control for Homes <http://www.state.nj.us/health/eoh/phss/documents/bedbugctrlhomes.pdf> (PDF 18K)
· Bed Bug Fact Sheet <http://www.state.nj.us/health/eoh/phss/documents/bedbugfactsheet.pdf> (PDF 169K)
· Bed Bug Inspections and Remediation <http://www.state.nj.us/health/eoh/phss/documents/bedbuginspections.pdf> (March 2010) (PDF 42K)