Lice Aren't Nice!
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The Lice Aren't Nice Community Coalition (LANCC) says they understand that head lice is a difficult and frustrating problem for you and your family. It is important to remember to:
- Be kind to yourself and your children.
- Reassure your children that they are loved and they are not the cause of this common problem.
The World of Lice and Nits (lice eggs)
When a person in your family gets head lice, your life can get a little crazy. Crazier than it is right now!
But the more you know about lice prevention and treatment, the better off you and everyone else will be!
Because information about head lice treatments changes over time, the following recommendations have been based on treatments the Lice Aren't Nice Community Coalition (LANCC) found to be the most effective for the majority of their community at this time (January 2006).
There are no guarantees that these treatments will be 100% effective, data from clinical trials are not available for all treatment options in this summary. The Lice Aren't Nice Community Coalition (LANCC) does not assume responsibility for the outcome of your treatment.
What is the Lice Aren't Nice Community Coalition (LANCC)?
The Lice Aren't Nice Community Coalition (LANCC) is a group of concerned parents, educators, health professionals, day care providers, and social service agencies working together to educate the community about the prevention and treatment of head lice infestation in Snohomish County.
The goal of the Lice Aren't Nice Community Coalition (LANCC) is to ensure cooperation about head lice treatment and prevention among all those individuals and institutions who are affected by head lice infestation.
If you would like more information about the LANCC, or to join the coalition in their fight against head lice in Snohomish County, please contact them at 425-339-5230.
The Lice Aren't Nice Community Coalition (LANCC) does not endorse or promote any of the products mentioned. Details are provided for your information only! The information in this summary was gathered by the Lice Aren't Nice Community Coalition (LANCC) and was reviewed by the Snohomish Health District. The Lice Aren't Nice Community Coalition (LANCC) does not assume responsibility for the outcome of your treatment. January 2006.
References:
1) Washington State Department of Health - Lice Aren't Nice Community Coalition of Snohomish County (LANCC) - Publications - January 2006 - www.doh.wa.gov
This summary is a general overview about the topic discussed and does not include all the facts, or include everything there is to know about any medicine and/or products mentioned. Do not use any medicine and/or products without first talking to your doctor. Possible side effects of medications, other than those listed, may occur. Full Disclaimer & General Safety Advisory