Scabies

Symptoms of scabies include itching and rashes that occur primarily in the creases of the body or in places that have clothing constriction such as in the area of the waistbands. If any infestation occurs, please do the following: notify your physician, notify the school, and treat your child and affected family members with a medicated cream. The child's clothes and bed linen should be washed and ironed or dried in the dryer on a hot setting. Students cannot be readmitted to school until treatment has occurred. Items that cannot be washed or cleaned need to be sealed in a plastic bag for two weeks. Furniture and carpets need to be thoroughly vacuumed. Scabies, like lice affects people in all walks of life and should cause NO social stigma. Lack of information about scabies can lead to misunderstanding and fearful reaction. Public Health - Seattle & King County, (253) 838-4557, can give you additional information regarding this condition.

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