Can You Go to School With Head Lice?

While there are many ways to treat lice, the most effective way to keep head lice from spreading is prevention. You can do this by regularly checking your children’s heads. Even if you don’t have lice, you should do a head check anyway. If you notice lice, you should let your school know as soon as possible.

Many schools have policies about whether or not you can send your child to school with head lice. However, this policy is not always in effect, so it is important to check with the school first to see if they allow children with lice to attend class. However, be aware that head lice may not appear immediately and will remain contagious for days or even weeks.

If your child has an outbreak, contact the school immediately. They will work with you to inform you and your child so that you can get treatment for your child. During the outbreak, school health staff will also inspect your child’s head to ensure there are no lice. If the outbreak is widespread, schools will work with a public health nurse to make sure that no students have an outbreak.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that schools no longer exclude children with head lice. This is a far cry from the days when parents were forced to send their kids home after being diagnosed with head lice. But the American Academy of Pediatrics also advises parents to use reason rather than their reaction when choosing to keep their child home.