Head Lice Found At Issaquah Community Center

ISSAQUAH, WA — City officials are warning Issaquah Community Center users that a case of head lice was found at the building recently. The center has undergone a cleaning and is open, but parents and other users should be on the lookout for warning signs.

Here's more from the city of Issaquah:

Head lice move by crawling; they cannot hop or fly. Head lice are spread by direct contact with the hair of an infested person. Anyone who comes in head-to-head contact with someone who already has head lice is at greatest risk.

It is uncommon for lice to spread by contact with clothing or other personal items (such as combs, brushes, or towels) used by an infested person. Personal hygiene or cleanliness has nothing to do with getting head lice.

Both over-the-counter and prescription medications are available for treatment of lice infestations.

Early identification is important! Learn more at cdc.gov/parasites/lice.