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1. Check the whole family for lice and nits. A closeexamination of hair and scalp will reveal white orgrayish crawling forms, about the size of a sesameseed with six legs (lice), and yellowish-white eggs (nits)attached to hair shafts close to the scalp

2. Wash your hands and children's hands and nailsthoroughly, getting under the nails as some lice may befound there due to scratching.

3. Treat infested family members at the same time. Thereare many treatment options; however, it is important toknow that the current leading lice treatments containtoxic chemicals. Quit Nits is a safe, natural alternativethat has been found to be more effective that most othertreatments Quit Nits is so gentle it can even be used bypregnant and nursing moms*

4. Prevent re-infestation. Ask your child to not sharecombs, brushes, or hair accessories. In addition, QuitNits Preventative Spray, the first of its kind, is a spraythat prevents head lice infestations and re-infestation.

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horrified to learn that the mostcommon head lice treatmentcontained a toxic agriculturalpesticide. I was determined tofind a better and safer solutionto this all too common problem

After a period of intensiveresearch, and with assistance

from pharmaceutical chemist John Found, I developedQuit Nits, a safe, non-toxic, and scientifically provenhead lice treatme'fit'made from natural activeingredients from the Australian outback. Today, QuitNits is a best seller in Australia and Europe. And now,this product is available over-the-counter in the UnitedStates at CVS Pharmacies nationwide.

I urge you to try Quit Nits first when treating your childfor head lice. Be sure to redeem the manufacturer'srebate on the reverse side of this sheet after you makeyour purchase.

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HEAD LICE (PEDICULOSIS CAPITIS)

Lice are light gray insects that lay eggs or "nit" in hair, especially at thenape of the neck and about the ears. The life cycle of the head lousehas three stages: egg, nymph, and adult

Early signs may be itching caused by the bite of the louse (insect) andred bite marks and scratch marks may be observed on the scalp andneck. The presence of nits (eggs) attached to the hair shaft close to thescalp may exist in the absence of itching.

The incubation period from laying eggs to hatching of the first nymph is 6to 10 days. Mature adult lice capable of reproducing do not appear until2 to 3 weeks later.

Lice spread only when they crawl from person to person directly or whenthey crawl onto shared personal items; i.e., combs brushes, hats,bedding, etc.

A person is infectious as long as lice or nits remain on their head orclothing.

Contact the Department of Comprehensive Health Services forinformation on prevention (305-995-1235).

Exclude any students with lice or nits until satisfactorily treated and thereare NO NITS found in the hair.

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A Guide for the Prevention & Treatment of Head Lice*"Check your child's homework; check your child's hair"

Anyone - child or adult - can get head lice. Head lice are passed from person to person by directcontact, or by sharing objects (combs, towels, headphone, hats, etc.). Getting lice has nothing todo with cleanliness and having lice does not reflect poorly on you as a parent. The problem canbe easily managed. Just follow the directions below:

1. WHAT TO LOOK FOR...Head lice are small grayish-tan crawling insects about the size of a sesame seed. Lookfor tiny eggs (nits) on hair shafts, near the scalp, and especially at the nape of the neckand behind the ears. Any family member with lice or nits must be treated.

2. HEAD LICE TREATMENT... -.....-...-......-....1.Several products are available without a prescription; most require a second application 7-10 daysafter the first. Read and follow the product information carefully. Consult with your physician orpharmacist for more information.

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Remove all lice and nits (eggs) using a special nit comb, or your fingernails. Look at thehair outdoors in sunlight (a magnifying glass maybe helpful). Research shows that youmust comb and check hair for nits EVERYDAY UP TO 14 DAYS TO STOP THE LIFECYCLE OF THE LOUSE. Miami-Dade County Public Schools has a no nit policy.Even if you have treated your child's head with shampoo, but nits are found in their hairwhen returning to school, the child will be excluded from school. REMEMBER: If yourchild gets lice over and over, you probably haven't removed all the eggs. Remainingeggs can hatch and cause a re-infestation. The best treatment is the COMPLETEremoval of lice and nits.

4. WASH & DRY...Use hot water and dry on hot cycle for at least 20 minutes. Items that are not washable should bevacuumed (stuffed animals, helmets, headsets, etc.)

5. SOAK ...Combs, brushes, etc. the hotter the better, but at least 130 degrees F. for at least 10minutes.

6. VACUUM EVERYWHERE...To make sure the rest of you home is lice free, you should vacuum carpets, pillows,mattresses, upholstered furniture and even car seats. Avoid the use of lice sprays.

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, 7. FACTS & TIPS TO REMEMBER. ..Lice prefer to stay in the hair, not the environment.

Lice cannot stay alive in schools or school buses on the weekends, because they cannot livewithout human contact for more than 48 hours.

Kids might get head lice at sleepovers, while at group or club activities, family gatherings,babysitting, playing sports, watching TV or playing video games together.

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