:-From front | She’. s now a paid worker in the southside schools of Kiti ee ewer enseannsreerees: +K’Shan Primary. and Cassie Hall Elementary and simply ». {doesn’t have the time necessary to keep itup. - 7° :. “We're trying to get it started again,” Mutschke said. sand every capacity, including checking for lice.’ - ‘checked because they’re getting. attention’.and it’s interac- 4 ttive. _ . The school district protocol, meanwhile, is to. work with 2-tthe public health nurses.in the schools. : “Every school is different depending on the principal’ s - view and the PAC’s (parent advisory council) view on it,” ae ‘said Peden; adding it’s “not.a big deal” in some schools, 7 rwhile others institute’a monthly check. +. “Our role is a supportive one. If we’re called in by teach- . ‘ers and/or the principal, I will do that,” said Peden of head ” checks. . Administrators at a number of local primary and elemen- : tary schools all said the standard response to a detected case eo tof head lice ‘is to send a letter home to each parent of the children ji in the affected class. Parents are invariably asked ' .and encouraged to check their children. o The affected child would be allowed back in the class “only once the lice was treated, said one administrator. > “and open houses. : Peden says children don’t have to stop having sleepovers __ * lor altering activities, they simply must limit sharing hats, a combs and brushes. - And weekly head checks help; too. 7 ~Mutschke says she’ll gain permission from parents of vis~ oe Mutschke implores parents to volunteer in schools in any . 3 She says the children appear to like having .their heads ~Skeena Junior and Cal but in ‘the community health nurs- oe “Public health, nurses ‘do offer training if the PAC and/or. _ principals so wish and. make Presentations at PAC meetings a A2 - The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, October 18, 2006 Head lice requires vigilance to put a stop to infestation iting children to check their hair. Lice are not limited to children but are most preva- lent with them. “We still see {lice} at. lower numbers,” said Peden, adding “it’s not known why lice seem to prefer children’ s hair. © “Most adults get lice from cuddling with their kids,” she added, . “For those’ parents who © would like to gain. more in- formation and learn what to look for, Peden says to ask at — es at. the Northern’ Health Authority’s centre at 3412 _ Laurie Mutschke _Kalum Street. Health nurses there have information sheets containing basic facts about treatment options. " They can also check the Canadian Pediatric Society web- , site: www.caringforkids.cps.ca “Once you understand the bilge gers, then you can do it (check hair),” said Peden. Information is also available from local pharmacists who also sell various chemical treatment options. . A battery-operated combing device can also be purchased. 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