Manitoba rolls out universal school nutrition across province
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew and Education Minister Nelle Altomare announced a universal school nutrition program now available in every school. The $30 million Budget 2024 plan funds meals and snacks to help students learn, with about $21 million for public schools and $6 million for 50 high-need communities. The program aims to ensure any child in need can access food at school, backed by partners like the Child Nutrition Council of Manitoba and River East Transcona School Division.
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Head Lice Facts for Back to School Time
CDC estimates six to twelve million infestations annually among U S children aged three to eleven Lice live in hair feed on blood and lay sticky nits near the scalp They do not spread disease and are not a sign of poor hygiene Prevention centers on avoiding head contact and not sharing personal items Hot water and high heat drying kill lice and nits items that can t be washed should be sealed in a bag for two weeks Regular vacuuming helps remove fallen nuts or lice from homes Seek school nurses or pediatricians for suspected cases.
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