Put your knowledge to the test

It’s time to test how much you’ve learnt by giving our True or False quiz a try!

Check		True	False
1.	Primary responsibility for head lice identification lies with schools
2.	Parents should aim to check their children for head lice once a week
3.	Head lice can jump or fly between heads that are close together
4.	Detection combing is more effective than visual inspection for finding live lice
Treat		True	False
5.	Treatment should only be used if live lice are found
6.	Head lice cannot develop a resistance to pesticide chemical treatments such as malathion
7.	Some treatments require a repeat application after seven days to kill any young lice which have hatched from eggs undamaged by the first treatment
Complete		True	False
8.	The checking process should be repeated a couple of days after treatment to ensure that all the head lice have been killed
9.	Regular weekly checking is not required for three months after you have successfully managed to treat head lice
10.	There are products available which are clinically proven to protect against head lice infections and can help prevent future outbreaks