PausitoRoutine BuilderHow often should you check your child for head lice?
Check primary-school children for head lice at least once a month, and more often if there are lice in the class.
The Dutch RIVM advises checking primary-school-age children at least monthly. Lice spread through head-to-head contact, not poor hygiene. If you find lice, comb every day for two weeks with a nit comb.
- Wet the hair and add conditioner
- Comb section by section with a nit comb, from scalp to ends
- Wipe the comb on white paper after each stroke
- If you find lice: comb every day for two weeks
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Why does it matter?
The Dutch RIVM advises checking primary-school-age children at least monthly. Lice spread through head-to-head contact, not poor hygiene. If you find lice, comb every day for two weeks with a nit comb.
How do you go about it?
Wet the hair and add conditioner. Comb section by section with a nit comb, from scalp to ends. Wipe the comb on white paper after each stroke. If you find lice: comb every day for two weeks.
What source is this answer based on?
This answer is based on: RIVM.
10 to 20 minutes.
- nit comb
- conditioner
- white paper
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This is a general public guideline, not personal medical advice. If you have symptoms or doubts, ask your doctor for advice.
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