Scabies

What is it?

Scabies is a skin condition caused by an infestation of tiny mites. The tiny scabies mites crawl under a person's skin and lay eggs. Scabies is found worldwide and affects people of all races and social classes. For more information, visit the Scabies webpage at www.cdc.gov.

Fact Sheet

Fact Sheet: English | Spanish

Infographic

Infographic: English | Spanish

Social Media

Together, We Can Protect Our Kids From Scabies: English | Spanish

  • Suggested Message: Let’s keep our babies safe from scabies! Contact your doctor if you see a rash on your child’s hands, elbows, back, armpits, knees, or waist. To learn more, visit the scabies webpage at www.cdc.gov

 

 

 

 

Keep Your Family Safe: English | Spanish

  • Suggested Message: Take the “maybe” out of scabies risk. Keep your family safe by learning how to prevent scabies. Scabies can look like a rash on your hands, elbows, back, armpits, knees, or waist. To learn how to stay safe, visit the scabies webpage at www.cdc.gov

Other Sources

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Contact the San Diego Immunization Unit via e-mail or call (866) 358-2966.

Contact the Epidemiology School Response Team via e-mail or call (619) 692-8636.