How long should kids with head lice stay out of school?
On One Hand: Commercial Lice PreparationsIf you treat your child with one of the many available commercial lice preparations, you should keep them out of school for 24 hours.On the Other: Nits Can HatchIn some cases, a few nits, or the eggs of head lice, can survive the treatment and re-infect an entire school after they hatch.Bottom LineIf your child has short hair and you are sure you have gotten all of the nits, 24 hours should be sufficient.
