Head lice!

This is a constant problem all over the state. There are not any particular schools or towns or socioeconomic areas that are more prone to the epidemic.

Talk to different people and you will get different answers as to what is the best treatment.

The best advice I have seen written down is here. (requires a pdf reader)

This document is from the WA health department and is chock full of sensible advice. If you are having trouble with the dreaded "nits", do yourself a favour and have a read!