Eagleville School in Rutherford County has reported to parents that lice have been found in at least the hair of one student. The principal of the school made automated phone calls to parent's Thursday afternoon (11/30/17).
The lice reported at Eagleville School, which serves K thru 12th grade students, were again head lice. In the recorded message to parents, Principal William Tollett warned parents to tell their children not to share brushes, combs or hats.
According to the Centers for Disease and Control report, "Adult head lice are 2.1-3.3 mm in length. Head lice infest the head and neck and attach their eggs to the base of the hair shaft. Lice move by crawling; they cannot hop or fly."
Both over-the-counter and prescription medications are available for treatment of head lice infestations.
How to spot lice (HealthLine.com):
First, wet your child's hair. This slows the lice down and makes them easier to spot. Use a fine-toothed comb to part your child's hair, then shine a bright light onto their scalp.
If your child has lice, you'll notice small, brown insects the size of sesame seeds moving around or nits that look like they're cemented on to individual hairs.
You may be unsure if you see dirt or lice and nits. Lice and nits are often difficult to comb out, while you can easily remove dirt.
