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Resources for health care practitioners

Page contents: Frequently asked questions | Treating & controlling head lice | Head lice management guidelines | Presentation | Parent-managed head lice program | Games | Health regulations | Videos | Poster | Order resources online

Frequently asked questions

Answers to common questions about head lice. Includes helpful hints and treatment guide.


Treating & controlling head lice pamphlet

The pamphlet Treating and controlling head lice is produced by the Victorian Government Department of Human Services, Public Health Group.

Pamphlets are free of charge and can be ordered using the Infectious Diseases resource online order form.

The pamphlet has also has been translated into 20 other languages
(Treating and controlling head lice in your language).

Head lice management guidelines

This document outlines the key roles and responsibilities for key people or organisations involved in the detection, treatment and control of head lice.


Presentation for information session in childcare centres

This power point presentation can be used when conducting information sessions on head lice. It is simple to follow and provides up to date, accurate information for the centre. It can very easily be turned into overheads if powerpoint is not available to your group.

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Parent-managed head lice program

This program aims to involve all members of the local community rather than relying on a single service provider. This includes parents, the school, childcare centre or kindergarten, local council and community health centres, local business and the Department of Human Services.

Parent-managed head lice program information and resources.


Head lice pictures, games & puzzles

Head lice and health regulations

An explanation of relevant sections of the Health (Infectious Diseases) Regulations 2001.


Head lice videos

"Everything you wanted to know about head lice-but were too afraid to ask"
Produced and distributed by Nitpickers.
Enquiries
Tel: 1300 665 423
Fax: (02) 4990 7640
info@licefreenaturally.com

"Breaking the Head Lice cycle"
Produced and distributed by Virtual Parenting.
Enquiries
Freecall - 1800 353 599
Fax: (61 2) 6651 3154
sales@virtualparenting.com


Head lice poster

Laminated posters of the head lice lifecycle
Available from Nitpickers (head lice education and prevention).
Enquiries
Tel: 1300 665 423
Fax: (02) 4990 7640
info@licefreenaturally.com

Order resources online

You can order "Head lice - scratching for answers" pamphlets, posters, stickers and magnets online, using the Infectious Diseases resource order form (located on Infectious Diseases Epidemiology and Surveillance)

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Last updated: 12 November, 2010
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12 November, 2010