Summary reminder

Head lice advice for customers

Some customers may be embarrassed when asking for advice about head lice. You should reassure the customer that head lice are a common problem and many children and their families experience them at some point during their childhood.

Where to direct a parent or carer who wants further information

Sponsored by Hedrin and supported by the School and Public Health Nurses Association and the Medical Entomology Centre, the ONCE A WEEK, TAKE A PEEK campaign is a useful source of additional information for parents, offering free advice leaflets as a reference tool.

To help reduce embarrassment, reassure the customer that head lice are a common problem experienced by many children – there’s no need to resort to a disguise!

The Once a Week, Take a Peek website is a useful reference tool for parents