Parent mentions that they thought their 2 year old may have lice... They did not see adult lice, just possibly nits and they were not sure if they were nits or dandruff. They treated both him and his kindergarten age brother with a medicated lice treatment and will do so again in 10 days according to the instructions. I am watching dcb VERY carefully as I do not want this to spread especially before Christmas!
My policy states that they must stay home if they have severe itching or infestation due to lice or scabies. I have noticed a little bit of itching on the scalp but it could be coincidental or due to irritation from the treatment?
What do you do and what is your policy? I realize there is not much more dcp can do besides the treatment. Should I have insisted he be at home or is there danger of transmission after the treatment? Or is he now fine as he has had the treatment?
This is my first experience with lice as a parent and provider.
TIA!