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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I wish they would at least let parents know that some kid in the class has lice and to look out for it. We know a kid in our class has had it, and no notice of anything. :( [/quote]

I don't get this either. Why not just send an ei don't mail to a class where a kid has had lice so everyone can check their kids carefully? Otherwise it will just go around and around. Its like the schools have completely washed their hands of any responsibility or effort. [/quote][b]understand why you can't just check your own kid regularly?  I can't be the only mom who checks backs of ears and necks for cleanliness, can't be the only one cuddling on the couch or giving kisses, hugs...don't you look at your kids[/b]?[/quote]

You absolutely cannot see the lice or nits with the naked eye unless there is a full-on infestation (or maybe if your child has very very little and very light hair).  People like you are why the lice spreads so much -- they are convinced their child does not have them because they can't see anything!  I used to be like that too -- I thought if the child was not itching and you could not see anything with a close inspection with the naked eye, then there were no lice.  I learned that I was totally wrong when I did a "just in case" comb through with one of the effective metal lice combs.

I feel like there is a posting on this every week.  Everyone should now know: (1) the OTC stuff does not work; (2) you cannot see them with a visible inspection; (3) the only way to get rid of them is with 10 days worth of combing with a really good lice comb.    The one new piece that I did learn is that hair brushing can make the lice "fly" (they don't really fly, but static electricity from brushing propels them) for several feet.  So tell your children not to stand next to anyone that is brushing their hair in the bathroom, and tell your kids not to brush their hair at school.[/quote]

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