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0:00:25 > 0:00:29# And if you're feeling poorly just remember this tune
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0:00:32 > 0:00:36# Cos the doctor and nurse, well, they know what to do... #
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0:00:53 > 0:00:55And...
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0:01:00 > 0:01:05Hello, I'm Dr Ranj. Welcome to my surgery. Are you well?
0:01:05 > 0:01:06Yes!
0:01:06 > 0:01:11Good. But someone isn't feeling well. I wonder who my next patient is.
0:01:11 > 0:01:16Who's come to visit me? Who will it be? Can you guess which friend it is?
0:01:16 > 0:01:18Let's see.
0:01:18 > 0:01:20It's...
0:01:20 > 0:01:22Petal!
0:01:22 > 0:01:26# With buttons and bangles that jangle as I hop
0:01:26 > 0:01:31# When I'm having so much fun it's hard for me to stop
0:01:31 > 0:01:35# Twirling, twisting, when I'm singing any song I choose
0:01:35 > 0:01:39# Twirling, twisting, skating, skipping in my dancing shoes
0:01:39 > 0:01:43# Twirling, twisting, when I'm singing any song I choose
0:01:43 > 0:01:47# Twirling, twisting, skating, skipping in my dancing shoes
0:01:47 > 0:01:52# Twirling, twisting, skating, skipping in my dancing shoes! #
0:01:55 > 0:01:59- Hello, Petal.- Hello, Dr Ranj. - How can I help you, today?
0:01:59 > 0:02:03- You see, tickly, tickly, tickly.- Itchy head?
0:02:03 > 0:02:06My head feels like it's all full of tickles.
0:02:07 > 0:02:10- Would you mind if I had a look? - Oh, OK.
0:02:14 > 0:02:16Petal, do you like flowers?
0:02:16 > 0:02:20- Yes, because flowers have petals, like my name, Petal.- Ah-ha!
0:02:27 > 0:02:29Some petals for Petal.
0:02:32 > 0:02:36Oh, a balloon flower. I love it. Thank you, Dr Ranj.
0:02:36 > 0:02:41It hasn't got petals, exactly, sort of blobs, but it is very pretty.
0:02:45 > 0:02:48- You've got a few friends hiding in here.- Friends?
0:02:48 > 0:02:54- Tickly friends?- Yes. They're called head lice.- Head lice? That's good.
0:02:54 > 0:02:55Good?
0:02:55 > 0:02:59My brother said I had nits but head lice sound nice.
0:02:59 > 0:03:01Petal, I'm afraid you have both.
0:03:01 > 0:03:04I've got nits and head lice?
0:03:04 > 0:03:08The head lice lay eggs, which are called nits.
0:03:08 > 0:03:13- So, nits are eggs.- That's right, eggs laid by the head lice.
0:03:13 > 0:03:17No wonder my head is so tickly. There's such a lot going on.
0:03:19 > 0:03:23Here you go. Don't worry, you've only got a few at the moment
0:03:23 > 0:03:27- and we can get rid of the head lice and the nits.- Good.
0:03:27 > 0:03:31My brother said I had nits because my hair is dirty.
0:03:31 > 0:03:32But it isn't!
0:03:32 > 0:03:36Mum washes it for me lots and I brush it lots.
0:03:36 > 0:03:39I'll tell you something important, tell your brother.
0:03:39 > 0:03:42- What?- Head lice live in any type of hair.
0:03:42 > 0:03:45It can be dirty or it can also be clean.
0:03:45 > 0:03:49I'm going to tell my brother that head lice like clean hair,
0:03:49 > 0:03:52so that's why I got them.
0:03:52 > 0:03:55You probably got them while playing with your friends.
0:03:55 > 0:04:01They crawl from one head to another, when your heads are close together.
0:04:01 > 0:04:03Really? But why didn't I see them?
0:04:03 > 0:04:08- That's because they're very teeny-weeny, little insects.- Insects?
0:04:08 > 0:04:13But I thought insects live in the garden and on the flowers?
0:04:13 > 0:04:15Head lice like to live in hair.
0:04:15 > 0:04:17Why would they do that?
0:04:17 > 0:04:20I think it would be much nicer to live in a garden.
0:04:20 > 0:04:23That's a very interesting thought.
0:04:23 > 0:04:27- We should ask our Healthy Helpers to look into it.- Yes!
0:04:27 > 0:04:29- Can I ask the question?- Of course.
0:04:32 > 0:04:37- Off we go.- Hello, Dr Ranj. - Hello, Nurse Morag.
0:04:37 > 0:04:42- Hello, Petal. Are you the doctor, now?- Can I be the doctor?
0:04:42 > 0:04:46- Yes, it's me, Dr Petal. - What can I help you with, Dr Petal?
0:04:46 > 0:04:53I was wondering if you could tell me why head lice like hair?
0:04:53 > 0:04:55Ah, why do head lice like hair?
0:04:55 > 0:04:58That's an interesting question, Dr Petal.
0:04:58 > 0:05:00Yes, it is, isn't it?
0:05:00 > 0:05:03Do you think you can find me the answer?
0:05:03 > 0:05:07I'll need my Healthy Helpers to help me answer that one.
0:05:09 > 0:05:12# Catch that ball Yeah, it's your go
0:05:12 > 0:05:15# Give me questions, catch and throw
0:05:15 > 0:05:16# Healthy Helpers will show and tell
0:05:16 > 0:05:19- # How you can keep fit and well - Ask the nurse
0:05:19 > 0:05:21# Catch that ball Yeah, it's your go
0:05:21 > 0:05:23# Give me questions, catch and throw
0:05:23 > 0:05:26# Healthy Helpers will show and tell
0:05:26 > 0:05:29# How you can keep fit and well
0:05:29 > 0:05:34- # Ask me what you need to know - Ask the nurse
0:05:34 > 0:05:36# Catch that ball Yeah, it's your go
0:05:36 > 0:05:38# Give me questions, catch and throw
0:05:38 > 0:05:41# Healthy Helpers will show and tell
0:05:41 > 0:05:43# How you can keep fit and well
0:05:43 > 0:05:48# Ask me what you need to know
0:05:48 > 0:05:52# Give me questions, catch and throw... #
0:05:52 > 0:05:56Today, I'm in Bristol and my Healthy Helpers are...
0:05:56 > 0:05:59My name is Megan and I like dancing.
0:05:59 > 0:06:04Hello, my name's Kye and I like rollercoasters.
0:06:04 > 0:06:07Hello, my name's Eleanor, I love monkeys.
0:06:07 > 0:06:11Hello, my name is Mabin and I like football.
0:06:14 > 0:06:20Ooh, Mabin, this looks good. Can you tell me what you're drawing?
0:06:20 > 0:06:23- Head lice.- What are those bits?
0:06:24 > 0:06:28- Legs.- He's got a bit of an angry expression on his face.
0:06:28 > 0:06:31Excellent, Mabin, I can't wait to see it
0:06:31 > 0:06:33when it's finished.
0:06:33 > 0:06:38Wow, Eleanor, tell me all about your drawing.
0:06:38 > 0:06:42This is the body, this is his mouth and these are antennae
0:06:42 > 0:06:44and these are his legs.
0:06:44 > 0:06:46Wow.
0:06:46 > 0:06:51- How are you getting on, Kye?- Good. - What's that, is it legs?- Yeah.
0:06:52 > 0:06:54He makes them itch.
0:06:54 > 0:06:59Oh, this is very good, Megan. Can you tell me about your picture?
0:06:59 > 0:07:04This is the head, these are ears and this is the body.
0:07:04 > 0:07:06What are you drawing now?
0:07:06 > 0:07:08- Legs.- Very nice.
0:07:10 > 0:07:15Great work, Healthy Helpers. These pictures are great.
0:07:15 > 0:07:19Come and join me, everyone. Very good.
0:07:19 > 0:07:22We have some excellent pictures of head lice.
0:07:22 > 0:07:26Are head lice bigger or smaller than this tennis ball?
0:07:26 > 0:07:30- Smaller.- What about?
0:07:30 > 0:07:31Smaller.
0:07:31 > 0:07:37- Smaller than a sunflower seed?- Yeah. - You're right, they are.
0:07:37 > 0:07:42Head lice are as small as these poppy seeds.
0:07:42 > 0:07:45- They are pretty small, aren't they? - Yeah.
0:07:45 > 0:07:48- They're tiny.- They are tiny.
0:07:48 > 0:07:52We know that head lice are really, really small.
0:07:52 > 0:07:55Let's see if we know where they live.
0:07:55 > 0:07:58Do they live in a nest, like a bird?
0:07:58 > 0:08:01No.
0:08:01 > 0:08:04Do they live in a kennel, like a dog?
0:08:04 > 0:08:06No.
0:08:06 > 0:08:09Do they live in your hair?
0:08:09 > 0:08:13- Yes!- That's right, they do, they live in our hair.
0:08:13 > 0:08:16Let's have a look at what they really look like.
0:08:16 > 0:08:19This is what they look like.
0:08:19 > 0:08:23Remember, this is a big picture and they are tiny,
0:08:23 > 0:08:27smaller than the poppy seeds. The pictures are good,
0:08:27 > 0:08:32- cos you got that they have antennae, and lots of legs.- What's that?
0:08:32 > 0:08:37- That's the bottom of its body. - Does it hurt you?- No.- They lay eggs.
0:08:37 > 0:08:41They do lay eggs, and the eggs stick to your hair.
0:08:41 > 0:08:44That's why you've got a special comb
0:08:44 > 0:08:47because it combs the nits out.
0:08:47 > 0:08:50Shall we find out more about nits?
0:08:50 > 0:08:55- Yeah!- OK, let's go. Come on.
0:08:56 > 0:09:01- Who can tell me what kind of animal I've got in the cage?- Chicken!
0:09:01 > 0:09:07- That's right, there's chickens. Shall we have a look at one?- Yeah.
0:09:07 > 0:09:09OK. Now...
0:09:11 > 0:09:17Here we are. Isn't he nice? Do any of you have any pets?
0:09:17 > 0:09:21- I have a fish and a cat.- I think the chicken is cold.
0:09:21 > 0:09:24Do you think he wants to go back to see his friends?
0:09:24 > 0:09:28We'll pop him back in. Bye-bye.
0:09:30 > 0:09:34When you have a pet you need to give them food, don't you?
0:09:34 > 0:09:40- And what else do they need? They need to be kept?- Safe.- And?- Warm.
0:09:40 > 0:09:43- Safe and warm, that's right. - Never cold.
0:09:43 > 0:09:47- Who can tell me what do head lice eat?- Blood.- That's right.
0:09:47 > 0:09:51But it's just a tiny, wee bit because they're so small.
0:09:51 > 0:09:54And we don't even feel it and it doesn't hurt.
0:09:54 > 0:09:57- Head lice make my head itch.- Why?
0:09:57 > 0:10:00They're on your scalp and crawling about.
0:10:00 > 0:10:04Our head is a perfect place for head lice to live,
0:10:04 > 0:10:07they're kept warm with your head and hair,
0:10:07 > 0:10:11and they've got plenty of food to eat.
0:10:11 > 0:10:15Petal, hair is a perfect place for head lice to live,
0:10:15 > 0:10:18because it's warm and they can find food.
0:10:18 > 0:10:22Bye-bye, Dr Petal. Get well soon.
0:10:22 > 0:10:25Thank you. Bye, Healthy Helpers.
0:10:25 > 0:10:29- Thanks, see you soon, Nurse Morag. - Bye for now.
0:10:29 > 0:10:32- What do you make of that? - It was very interesting,
0:10:32 > 0:10:35but they're still very tickly.
0:10:35 > 0:10:39Then it's about time we looked at how we can get rid of them.
0:10:44 > 0:10:47The first thing you need is one of these.
0:10:47 > 0:10:50It looks like a comb for my hair.
0:10:50 > 0:10:55Have a look at this comb, can you see how close together the teeth are?
0:10:55 > 0:10:58- Yes.- When you comb it carefully through your hair,
0:10:58 > 0:11:03all the little head lice and nits get trapped.
0:11:03 > 0:11:08- Oh, it's not very easy to comb, my hair.- Sorry, it isn't, is it?
0:11:08 > 0:11:14It's easier when your hair's wet, but you have be careful. And look!
0:11:14 > 0:11:18- What do you do with them now? - Just wash them down the sink.
0:11:22 > 0:11:26- Have they all gone, now? - I'm afraid not.
0:11:26 > 0:11:30You have to comb your hair every day for a week to get rid of them.
0:11:30 > 0:11:33So they don't grow into more head lice?
0:11:33 > 0:11:36Comb your hair after you bath when it's still wet.
0:11:36 > 0:11:40- It's good to use lots of conditioner, too.- I like conditioner.
0:11:40 > 0:11:42It makes my hair all smooth.
0:11:42 > 0:11:46It's easier to comb. I'll ask your mum to use conditioner
0:11:46 > 0:11:50- when you wash your hair. - That will make them go away?
0:11:50 > 0:11:53If you keep combing, they will go away.
0:11:54 > 0:11:57Oh, Dr Ranj, my hair is just so tickly.
0:11:59 > 0:12:03# Grab a comb and wet your hair... #
0:12:03 > 0:12:04Oh, OK.
0:12:05 > 0:12:09# Grab a comb and wet your hair
0:12:10 > 0:12:13# Cos nits are not nice... #
0:12:13 > 0:12:15- No. - # Get rid of those lice... #
0:12:15 > 0:12:17Bye, lice.
0:12:17 > 0:12:21# Comb right through and take good care... #
0:12:21 > 0:12:22Right, I will.
0:12:24 > 0:12:27# Comb right through, just comb right through
0:12:27 > 0:12:31# Comb right through, just comb right through
0:12:31 > 0:12:34# Comb right through, just comb right through
0:12:34 > 0:12:38# Soon you'll have fine, healthy hair... #
0:12:38 > 0:12:40Oh, lovely, can't wait.
0:12:40 > 0:12:43# Comb right through and take good care... #
0:12:43 > 0:12:45I will.
0:12:47 > 0:12:51# Soon you'll have fine, healthy hair... #
0:12:51 > 0:12:52Cos I love my hair.
0:12:52 > 0:12:57# Let's get the nits and the lice that live there... #
0:12:57 > 0:12:59Yes, let's get them.
0:12:59 > 0:13:02# Comb right through and take good care
0:13:05 > 0:13:08# Comb right through, just comb right through
0:13:08 > 0:13:12# Comb right through, just comb right through
0:13:12 > 0:13:15# Comb right through, just comb right through
0:13:15 > 0:13:20# Soon you'll have fine, healthy hair... #
0:13:20 > 0:13:25Thank you. I'm going to comb and comb until those nits are gone.
0:13:25 > 0:13:29- Stop them growing into head lice. - No more tickly friends.
0:13:29 > 0:13:31No more tickly friends.
0:13:31 > 0:13:33Thank you for coming to see me, Petal.
0:13:33 > 0:13:39- And... Get well soon.- Yes. Thank you, Dr Ranj. Get well soon. Bye-bye.
0:13:39 > 0:13:43Bye, Petal. It was good to have you with us, too.
0:13:43 > 0:13:46Join me next time, we'll help someone else feel better.
0:13:46 > 0:13:50Until then, be happy, be healthy.
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