A community-driven lice awareness initiative to help prevent the spread of lice nationally.
Statistics At a Glance
60+
Alerts Created
205k
People Reached
50+
Zip Codes Covered
55+
Facilities Reported
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to commonly asked questions about LiceAlert.
1. Who creates the alerts?
Lice Alerts are posted by parents, teachers, school nurses, and others who have direct knowledge of lice being found.
Does LiceAlert violate HIPPA by alerting people about lice?
No. LiceAlert is completely anonymous. We never collect or share names, photos, or any identifiable information of individuals. Lice Alerts are general, location-based notifications only. Alerts are similar to reporting a traffic jam or road closure. No protected health information is ever collected or shared.
2. How do I create an alert?
Go to https://licealert.me/report to create a lice alert.
3. Does LiceAlert cover my state?
LiceAlert is a national lice notification system. Lice can be reported anywhere in the United States.
4. If I create an alert, will people know it was me?
No, all alerts are posted and sent anonymously. There is no identifiable information.
5. How often will I get text alerts about lice?
Alerts come as lice is reported. The number of alerts you will get is unknown.
6. An alert was made but it isn't true. What can I do?
LiceAlert is community driven. When someone creates an alert, they must agree that they have direct knowledge of lice and that they are not using the alert system maliciously. We record the I.P. address of those submitting lice alerts. If it is proven that an alert was created maliciously and that lice was not contracted at the named facility, the alert will be removed. Anyone caught abusing the alert system will be banned. Just because you have not had an experience with lice at the reported facility does not mean lice was not contracted there. Lice often goes unreported.
7. How can I get listed in the Directory of Lice Treatment Professionals?
To add your business to the directory, .......
8. Is there a main LiceAlert email address to write to?
Please send any emails to [email protected].
LiceAlert is a community-driven initiative with the purpose of notifying families about lice in schools and other facilities in their community.
Recent policy changes at schools across the nation have contributed to an increase in lice contraction. We hope that, through LiceAlert, communities can reduce the spread.
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