Head lice are a normal part of childhood. As with any other minor health problem, it is parents who have responsibility for dealing with head lice, but schools can play a supportive role by providing parents with advice and helping to educate the children.
As the new academic year begins, the subject of head lice is often high on the agenda.
Research published in the British Journal of Dermatology in 2002 shows that nearly one in 10 children can have head lice at any time, and this can cause a great deal of distress for their parents.
The back to school season is a common time for parents to worry about head lice, as regular head-to-head contact makes them easy to pass on. Close contact can occur when children literally get their heads together over group project work or get up close in the playground.
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