Head Lice - How to treat them

Head lice lotion is available from:
North Richmond Community Health Centre, 23 Lennox Street, Richmond 9429 5477 Mon-Fri 9am-4.30pm.
North Yarra Community Health Centre, 365 Hoddle Street Collingwood 9419 6155 Mon-Friday 9am-6pm Sat-Sun 9am-12pm
North Yarra Community Health Centre, 75 Brunswick Street Fitzroy 9419 5266, Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 9am-6pm. Wed 11am-6pm. Sat 9am-12pm.

Note: Head lice lotion will only be issued to adults.

Treat all family members if one member of the family has head lice, whether or not nits or lice are present. Carefully read and follow the manufacturer's advice on using their product. Wear rubber gloves when applying head lice treatments. Consult your doctor or pharmacist about safe head lice treatments to use if you are pregnant, or have sensitive skin, or for children less than 12 months of age. KEEP Head lice treatments OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN as the treatments are toxic, but safe if used according to the manufacturers' instructions. Prevent head lice treatment from getting into the eyes. Avoid using a hairdryer following application of the treatment as heat may de-activate the product.

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Further information

Public Health
c/o Richmond Town Hall
333 Bridge Rd
Richmond, 3121
Telephone 9205 5166
Email info@yarracity.vic.gov.au

Links

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External sites (Yarra City Council accepts no responsibility for the information or opinions contained within external sites)
Head lice - the facts Information from Better Health Channel

Information supplied by: Electronic communications & design officer - 9205 5214

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