HEAD LICE

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he head louse is a tiny, wingless parasitic insect that lives among human
hairs and feeds on tiny amounts of blood drawn from the scalp. Lice (the
plural of louse) are a very common problem, especially for kids. They're
contagious, annoying, and sometimes tough to get rid off.

But while they're frustrating to deal with, lice aren't dangerous. They don't
spread disease, although their bites can make a child's scalp itchy and irritated, and
scratching can lead to infection.
It's best to treat head lice quickly once they're found because they can spread
easily from person to person.
Signs of Head Lice
Although they're very small, lice can be seen by the naked eye. Here are
things to look for:
Lice eggs (called nits).
These look like tiny yellow, tan, or brown dots before they hatch. Lice lay nits
on hair shafts close to the scalp, where the temperature is perfect for keeping warm
until they hatch. Nits look sort of like dandruff, only they can't be removed by
brushing or shaking them off.
Unless the infestation is heavy, it's more common to see nits in a child's hair
than it is to see live lice crawling on the scalp. Lice eggs hatch within 1 to 2 weeks
after they're laid. After hatching, the remaining shell looks white or clear and stays
firmly attached to the hair shaft. This is when it's easiest to spot them, as the hair is
growing longer and the egg shell is moving away from the scalp.
Adult lice and nymphs (baby lice).
The adult louse is no bigger than a sesame seed and is grayish-white or tan.
Nymphs are smaller and become adult lice about 1 to 2 weeks after they hatch. Most
lice feed on blood several times a day, but they can survive up to 2 days off the
scalp.
Scratching.
With lice bites come itching and scratching. This is actually due to a reaction
to the saliva of lice. However, the itching may not always start right away that
depends on how sensitive a child's skin is to the lice. It can sometimes take weeks
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for kids with lice to start scratching. They may complain, though, of things moving
around on or tickling their heads.
Small red bumps or sores from scratching.
For some kids, the irritation is mild; for others, a more bothersome rash may
develop. Excessive scratching can lead to a bacterial infection (this can cause
swollen lymph glands and red, tender skin that might have crusting and oozing). If
your doctor thinks this is the case, he or she may treat the infection with an oral
antibiotic.
You may be able to see the lice or nits by parting your child's hair into small
sections and checking for lice and nits with a fine-tooth comb on the scalp, behind
the ears, and around the nape of the neck (it's rare for them to be found on
eyelashes or eyebrows). A magnifying glass and bright light may help. But it can be
tough to find a nymph or adult louse often, there aren't many of them and they
move fast. Call your doctor if your child is constantly scratching his or her head or
complains of an itchy scalp that won't go away. The doctor should be able to tell you
if your child is infested with lice and needs to be treated. Not all kids have the classic
symptoms of head lice and some can be symptom-free.
Also be sure to check with your child's school nurse or childcare center
director to see if other kids have recently been treated for lice. If you discover that
your child does, indeed, have lice or nits, contact the staff at the school and childcare
center to let them know. Find out what their return policy is. Most usually allow kids
to return after one topical treatment has been completed.

QUESTION 1: HEAD LICE

One of the symptoms of head lice infestation is
A.
B.
C.
D.

itchy scalp
swollen head
sore nose
high fever

QUESTION 2: HEAD LICE

How long do the lice eggs take to hatch after they are laid?

QUESTION 3: HEAD LICE

Why is it difficult to find an adult louse?
A. They move very quickly.
B. They drop off the scalp.
C. Infestation is not heavy.
D. They are attached to the hair shaft.

QUESTION 4: HEAD LICE

How would you know whether you have lice infestation if you have no
symptoms of itching and scratching?

QUESTION 5: HEAD LICE

Head Lice affect our well-being Do you agree? Give a reason for your
answer.

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STOP CYBERBULLYING

What?
"Cyber
bullying" is when a child, preteen or teen is tormented, threatened,
harassed, humiliated, embarrassed or otherwise targeted by another
child, pre-teen or teen using the Internet, interactive and digital
technologies or mobile phones.

Why?
Who knows why kids do anything? When it comes to cyber bullying:
o They are often motivated by anger, revenge or frustration.
o Sometimes they do it for entertainment or because they are
bored and have too much time on their hands and too many
tech toys available to them.
o Many do it for laughs or to get a reaction.

Are you a victim?

If you are targeted by a cyber-bully:

STOP!

Don't do anything. Take 5! to calm down.

BLOCK!
Block the cyber bully or limit all communications to those on your
buddy list.

TELL!
Tell a trusted adult, you don't have to face this alone.
Report cyber bullying to wiredsafety.org

QUESTION 1: STOP CYBER BULYYING

Which group of people is this notice mainly for?

QUESTION 2: STOP CYBER BULYYING

What would you do if you were a victim of cyber bullying?

QUESTION 3: STOP CYBER BULYYING

In what way is cyber bullying different from traditional bullying?

Question 4: STOP CYBER BULYYING

In your opinion what are the effects of cyber bullying?

QUESTION 5: STOP CYBER BULYYING

WiredSafety.org is organizing a slogan competition for this campaign. In not
more than 15 words complete the slogan below.
We must stop cyber bullying

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QUESTION 1: CARGO SHIPPING

List three services provided by the shipping company.

QUESTION 2: CARGO SHIPPING

What do you understand about the location of the office?
It is located.
A. in the middle of a business area
B. in the midpoint of Kolombong
C. in the center of Kota Kinabalu
D. in the middle of Inanam

QUESTION 3: CARGO SHIPPING

If you want to send a book weighing 9 kg to East Malaysia, can you use this
shipping service?

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QUESTION 4: CARGO SHIPPING

Why do you think NCT is a reliable trading company?

QUESTION 5: CARGO SHIPPING

Due to an economic downturn, some of these logistic companies had to be shut
down. Would you be affected? Why?

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