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The Department of Health does not have a specific program that addresses head lice. We have put together some resources that we hope are helpful to you. If you have specific questions or concerns, please contact your local health department or district.

General information on head lice
Head lice information - Spokane Regional Health District
Head lice - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Piojos de la cabeza ("Head Lice") - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Treatment of head lice
Frequently Asked Questions - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Publications
Guidelines for Controlling Head Lice - Spokane Regional Health District
Head Lice-Examine, Treat and Comb - Spokane Regional Health District
Parents Guide: How to Treat and Keep Lice Out of Hair (260KB PDF) - Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department

For school staff
Infectious Disease Control Guide for School Staff (958KB PDF) - Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Related resources
Body lice - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Pubic lice - Washington State Department of Health
Scabies - Washington State Department of Health
 

Links to external resources are provided as a public service and do not imply endorsement by the Washington State Department of Health.

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