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How do we react? The right reflexes to protect your child
If you suspect scabies in your child, here are the essential steps:
Quickly consult a doctor to confirm the diagnosis. A dermatological examination or skin sample may be required.
Apply the prescribed treatment to the whole family, even if some members do not yet have symptoms, to avoid silent spread.
Wash and disinfect all bed linen, clothing and lint at 60oC or use a specific antiparasitic treatment for non-washable articles.
Avoid close contact with other children until treatment has eradicated the parasites.
A collective problem that requires vigilance and prevention
The resurgence of scabies in France shows that certain diseases that were thought to have disappeared may reappear. Parents, teachers and health professionals must remain vigilant in order to limit the spread. In case of doubt, it is better to consult quickly than to risk an epidemic in a class or crèche.