Pediatricians Want School to Change Head Lice Policies
By: Newsroom Solutions
Updated: July 27, 2010
The nation's pediatricians are urging schools to stop nitpicking over a few head lice.
The American Academy of Pediatrics says schools shouldn't be forcing kids to miss class just because they're infested.
That's because lice are considered a nuisance, but they aren't a health threat like the flu.
A statement from the group (click here) says that by the time schools notice the kids scratching away, they've likely had the bugs for three weeks already.
The American Academy of Pediatrics says schools shouldn't be forcing kids to miss class just because they're infested.
That's because lice are considered a nuisance, but they aren't a health threat like the flu.
A statement from the group (click here) says that by the time schools notice the kids scratching away, they've likely had the bugs for three weeks already.
