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Sep 2, 2025

📌 Important Information on Head Lice Prevention & Treatment

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The LPFN Health and Wellness Center would like to inform community members that head lice cases are becoming more frequent, especially among children. While head lice are not a sign of poor hygiene and do not spread disease, they can be persistent and uncomfortable.

We encourage all families to review this helpful information prepared by Shania Polson-Mathias, Community Health Representative. It includes:

  • What lice are and how they spread

  • Common signs and symptoms

  • Prevention tips and home cleaning methods

  • Treatment instructions

Please read and share this guide to help reduce cases in our community.

🧼🧢 Avoid sharing hats, brushes, and scarves.
đź§ş Wash bedding and clothing in hot water.
💇‍♀️ Check your children’s hair regularly.

đź“„ Pick up the information sheet or for any questions, please contact the Health and Wellness Center at 819 722 2440.

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