Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

jwirr

(39,215 posts)
14. That is how it often happens. I worked as a social worker in a housing unit that had
Fri Jul 11, 2014, 11:35 PM
Jul 2014

an outbreak.

It was my job to go into their homes and assure them that they were going to be okay and ask if they needed any extra help. Most of the homes were extremely clean and one of the things that they all said to me was in a bewildered way was "our home is clean". This idea is a stereotype and causes a great deal of anxiety among families that get lice. They do not spread from a dirty house. They spread from person to person and it is often too late to prevent it from spreading by the time the first carrier realizes he/she has picked it up somewhere.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Now... This Site Seems To...»Reply #14