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Headlice
Head lice are bloodsucking,
wingless insects. Pediculosis, the infestation of man by lice,
has been documented for thousands of years. Lice are very
host specific; human lice cannot be transmitted to or from
pets or other animals. Like all insects, head lice have six
legs. Lice cannot fly or jump; they move only by crawling.
Head lice lay their eggs on hair shafts, usually within a
quarter-inch of the scalp. These tiny white eggs, known as
nits, hatch before the
hair grows more than half an inch. Any nits farther than half
an inch from the scalp are in all likelihood shells of eggs
that have already hatched. They generally hatch within a week
of being laid, but it may take up to a month after contact
before any symptoms of itching begin.
Lice tend to adapt their color to their surroundings; lice
found on dark-haired, dark-skinned individuals are darker
than those found on people with lighter skin or blond hair.
- These creatures prefer clean hair and
are not a sign poor hygiene.
- Medicated shampoo can be obtained from
the chemist without seeing the doctor.
- A medicated treatment should only be
used once a live head louse is found. Medicated treatments
should not be used to prevent head lice.
- Always ask your pharmacist for advice
on the most suitable treatment for you.
- Daily combing with a fine tooth comb
after application of conditioner is also effective
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Hilmarton
Neighbourhood First Responder Scheme
www.hnfr.org.uk
Helping to save lives in
the community
The objective of the Hilmarton Neighbourhood First Responder
Scheme is to provide local support to the Great Western Ambulance
Service NHS Trust and local community by responding to specific
emergency calls in the Hilmarton and Lyneham area. The Scheme
consists of volunteers trained by Wiltshire St. John Ambulance
and the Great Western Ambulance Service NHS Trust. We provide
vital life saving treatment and first aid prior to the arrival
of an emergency ambulance.
The Schemes success is based on local people giving some
time to be trained and to be on-call to support their the
local community. We are particularly interested in recruiting
suitable volunteers in the Lyneham area who would be willing
to provide on-call support during the working day and at weekends.
No previous first aid experience is required as full training
is provided free of charge by Wiltshire St. John Ambulance
and the Great Western Ambulance Service NHS Trust.
If you think you've got what it takes to become a Neighbourhood
First Responder within the Hilmarton Scheme, why not give
the Scheme co-ordinator, Simon Barnfather, a call on 07970
702 333.
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St. John Ambulance
www.sja.org.uk
Unit C1
Beacon Business Centre
Hopton Park
London Road
Devizes
SN10 2EY
Tel +44(0)1380 728 362
St. John Ambulance is the UK's leading First Aid,
transport and Care charity. Its mission is to provide First
Aid and medical support services, caring services in support
of community needs and education, training and personal development
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NHS Direct
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
Tel 0845 4647
NHS Direct is a new 24 hour nurse led telephone advice and
information service and is part of the National Health Service.
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