Head Lice

Head lice are common.  It is a problem that greatly affects children and families. Scott County Health Department supports a community plan to emphasize prevention, early detection, and education as the best methods for controlling head lice. Please visit the links below for more information.

Head Lice Content:

• English Head Lice Brochure for Parents

Additional Links and Resources:

• Iowa Department of Health and Human Services - Lice Fact Sheet
• Iowa Department of Health and Human Services - Lice Fact Sheet for Healthcare Providers
• Iowa Department of Health and Human Services - Lice Prevention and Control for Schools
• Iowa Department of Health and Human Services - Knowing the Difference Between Head and Pubic Lice
• Centers for Disease Control Website for Lice | How to Examine for Head Lice (English) or (Spanish)
• National Association of School Nurses Pediculosis Position Statement