Head Lice – Pediculosis

Head lice (pediculosis) occurs from time to time in each school. Anyone can get head lice. School children get lice more than adults. When children play, their heads often touch. Lice crawl from head to head. Head lice are spread by direct contact only (e.g. head to head, shared clothing).

Help us reduce the spread of head lice.  Please check your children on a regular basis and if you do find that your child has head lice, please inform the school. Your child will never be identified to other parents. An approved treatment (such as Nix, R&C Shampoo, or Resultz) must be used before your child returns to school. Consult with Bug Busters, your pharmacist, or other medical practitioner about the best product to use for your child.

You can also visit www.hamilton.ca/healthyschools to access “Bug Buster Head Lice Clinic Schedule” for treatment supports.

Information is also available on the City of Hamilton website at: https://www.hamilton.ca/public-health/health-topics/head-lice and at: Caring for Kids (Head lice – Caring for Kids)

Here are some pictures of the lice  and of nits .

For additional information, guidance and any questions please contact

City of Hamilton Public Health Services

905-546-CITY (905-546-2489)

[email protected]