Head Lice and Nits

I have been informed of a case of head lice in the school in year 2. I am sending this notification, so parents can stay vigilant and take the adequate measures.

Head lice are a common, non-serious but irritating problem. Head lice have no preference for clean or dirty hair, but there is still a common but untrue belief that they are somehow ‘dirty’ and so people/other children tend to have reactions that upset the victim. It is for this reason that we have a policy not to identify the sufferers and this is in line with public health recommendations in the UK.

Head lice are not especially spread at school and it is important for all family members and close (head to head contacts) to check their hair.

Where are head lice normally found?

They are normally found on the scalp, around the neck hair line and around the ears. I have copied information from the UK government health service website for your information. If you would like help in checking your child’s hair, please do contact me and I would be happy to do so.

- Head Lice and Nits Document

Chickenpox (Varicella)

I am writing to let you know that we currently have a highly suspected case of chickenpox (su cicegi) in school.

Please read the article and look at the web sites below.

If your child develops symptoms they should not attend school until the spots are all crusted over about 5-6 days after spots appear. It also very important that if your child develops chickenpox and they have been in contact with anyone who is pregnant or with a weakened immune system, that you inform them.

Please fell free to contact me.

- www.nhs.uk

- www.hpa.org.uk

- www.cdc.gov

- www.kidshealth.org

- Chickenpox Document

Juan Ramirez
School Nurse