Questions
1)  How can I prevent head lice in my family?
2)  How do I prevent or get rid of bed bugs?
3)  What precautions can I take to protect my child from West Nile Virus?
 
Answers
1)  Q How can I prevent head lice in my family?
A
Lice are crawling insects that cannot hop, jump, or fly. Preventing the spread of head lice is important for parents/guardians and school officials. The District policy on head lice strives to minimize head lice spread without interrupting learning. A brochure below gives parents/guardians facts about head lice and tips for preventing them in their family.

2)  Q How do I prevent or get rid of bed bugs?
A

The Somerville Health Department offers useful information about preventing and getting rid of bed bugs.
3)  Q What precautions can I take to protect my child from West Nile Virus?
A
There are a number of precautions we can take to protect against West Nile virus and other mosquito-borne diseases, including the use of an insect repellant and protective clothing. Please see the attached document for more information on how to protect yourself and your child from West Nile virus.