Head Lice Medicine In Short Supply
By: KARK 4 News
Updated: May 17, 2012
Local stores are having a hard time keeping their shelves stocked after recent reports of students being sent home because of head lice.
We talked with one parent who says she realized it was a big problem when she went searching for the medicine that kills lice and couldn't find it.
Her children are in the Pulaski County Special School District. When the nurse called and said her children had lice, she says she wasn't prepared.
"I just figured if it's bad enough that 2 out of 4 stores I go to have absolutely nothing on their shelves, I said someone needs to know," she said.
Treating lice can be bothersome, but it's easy to do. Get an over-the-counter shampoo that will kill the lice. Be sure it has a comb with it so you can comb out the nits. Re-check your child in seven- to ten days. Also, wash all clothes, stuffed animals and bedding.
We talked with one parent who says she realized it was a big problem when she went searching for the medicine that kills lice and couldn't find it.
Her children are in the Pulaski County Special School District. When the nurse called and said her children had lice, she says she wasn't prepared.
"I just figured if it's bad enough that 2 out of 4 stores I go to have absolutely nothing on their shelves, I said someone needs to know," she said.
Treating lice can be bothersome, but it's easy to do. Get an over-the-counter shampoo that will kill the lice. Be sure it has a comb with it so you can comb out the nits. Re-check your child in seven- to ten days. Also, wash all clothes, stuffed animals and bedding.
Comments
Do some internet research there as some good home remedies that can work as well. You can purchase the comb without the shampoo.
William S.
May 17, 2012 at 10:00 am
