HEAD LICE

Head lice is a common health concern that school nurses have to deal with on a regular basis and can cause quite a stir amongst the families and school personnel. We hope the information on this page will assist you with proper surveillance and prevention at your school to avoid disrupting the learning environment.

Sample Head Lice Policy and Procedure for Schools

CDC - Head Lice Main Page

NASN Lice Lessons

Head Lice Information from Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS)

Sample Letter to Parents: Child Has Head Lice (English)

Sample Letter: Head Lice in School (English)

Head Lice: Steps to Take at Home (English)

Head Lice: Steps to Take at Home (Spanish)

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Dept. of Health and Human Services
Address: 514 Riverview Avenue
Waukesha WI, 53188
Phone: (262) 896-8430
Fax: (262) 970-6670
TollFree: 1-800-540-3620
Email: hhs@waukeshacounty.gov

The Public Health Immunization Clinic is open by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, call (262) 896-8430. 

The Nurse Call Center is available by phone:
Monday-Friday. (8 AM – 4:30 PM)

WIC Clinic is open for services by appointment only. For more information call 262-896-8440. Enter thorugh the Public Health main entrance.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (8:15 AM - 4 PM)
Tuesdays (10:30 AM - 5:30 PM)

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please contact a medical professional or call 911.

The Public Health Division will be closed to the public for the following observed holidays in 2023:

• Memorial Day- Monday, May 29, 2023
• Independence Day- Tuesday, July 4, 2023
• Labor Day- Monday September 4, 2023
• Thanksgiving Day and the Day after Thanksgiving- Thursday, November 23, 2023, and Friday, November 24, 2023
• Christmas Eve and Christmas Day - Monday, December 25, 2023, and Tuesday, December 26, 2023
• New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day (2022-2023) - Monday, January 1, 2023, and Tuesday, January 3, 2023