Head lice

Parents are not checking their children's hair for head lice regularly enough, according to a survey carried out on behalf of a new campaign entitled “Once a week, take a peek”.

Results showed that 46 per cent of parents did not understand the need to check regularly and 33 per cent did not know what to look for. One in two parents said they check for lice once a month or less, and one in 10 said they check once a year.

Details about the campaign, supported by Hedrin, the School and Public Health Nurses Association and the Medical Entomology Centre, can be viewed at www.onceaweektakeapeek.com