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4 Facts about Head Lice You Probably Didn’t Know

By valLice, Lice Facts, Myths & Education

Head lice are a common fear among parents. While they’re certainly no picnic, we can confidently say that they’re more of a nuisance than anything. After picking out lice from many, many heads, there are a few important things we’ve learned along the way. A lice infestation may not be…

January 15, 2020

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Things that Can be Mistaken for Head Lice

By valLice, Lice Facts, Myths & Education

Not sure if you or your child has head lice or something else? It’s possible that what you’re seeing is not actually a lice infestation. It’s important to make a proper diagnosis because you don’t want to treat head lice if you don’t have it. The overuse of head lice…

January 10, 2020

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5 Things to Teach Young Children about Head Lice

By valLice, Lice in Schools, Camps & Group Settings, Lice Prevention

Once your child enters school, you have less control over their day-to-day activities. It’s likely that your child shares items, has a cubby close to others and engages in head-to-head contact at least some of the time. Unfortunately, these are all opportunities to spread head lice from one child to…

January 3, 2020

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Can You Get Head Lice from the Hair Salon?

By valLice, Lice in Schools, Camps & Group Settings, Lice Treatment

Going to the salon to get your hair cut and colored is meant to be a relaxing experience. However, if you walk away with head lice, this won’t be the case. Exactly how likely is it for you to catch lice from a hair salon? You may be surprised to…

December 20, 2019

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Do Head Lice Die in the Winter?

By valLice, Lice Facts, Myths & Education

In many parts of the country, temperatures are dropping and snow is covering the ground. Many small pests either die or go dormant, so some people assume this includes head lice as well. However, this is not the case. In fact, we often see lice outbreaks during the winter because…

December 11, 2019

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The Importance of Regular Head Lice Checks

By valLice, Lice in Schools, Camps & Group Settings, Lice Prevention

Head lice are spread through contact with an infested person. The most common way for lice to transfer is head-to-head contact, though it is possible to get head lice from sharing brushes, hats, scarves and sports helmets. Lice look for warm scalps and do not care if the hair is…

December 4, 2019

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Keep Your Family Lice Free During the Holidays

By valLice, Lice at Home, Lice Facts, Myths & Education

The holidays are officially here! Knowing that head lice is most common in school aged children, you may think that the chances for head lice infestations are lower this time of year due to more time at home. Unfortunately, this isn’t the case. In fact, we see a lot of…

November 27, 2019

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A Child Care Provider’s Guide to Managing Head Lice

By valLice, Lice Facts, Myths & Education, Lice Treatment

As a child care provider, it’s important to take every step to protect your facility from head lice. That’s not to say that it can’t happen or won’t happen, but you want to avoid an infestation when possible. Otherwise, you have to deal with frantic parents, absent children, the unnecessary…

November 19, 2019

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How to Shop for Head Lice Treatment Products

By valLice, Lice Facts, Myths & Education, Lice Treatment

If your child has turned up with head lice, don’t panic. There are plenty of effective treatments available. The key is finding the right treatment for your child, as not all are created equal. Some treatments are ineffective and can be harmful to your child’s health. Below we will walk…

November 12, 2019

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