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Why Does My Child Keep Getting Head Lice?

By valLice, Lice Facts, Myths & Education, Lice in Schools, Camps & Group Settings

Does it seem like your child continues to get head lice despite your best efforts? Is it possible that some people are just more prone to lice than others? While there is no research that suggests that one person is more vulnerable to head lice than another, there are certain…

May 13, 2020

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Can Babies Get Head Lice?

By valLice, Lice Facts, Myths & Education, Lice in Schools, Camps & Group Settings

Head lice can happen to anyone who has hair on their head – including babies. Even though many babies appear to be bald, they may still have enough hair on their head to get lice. Only those who are completely bald are safe from lice, as lice can lay eggs…

May 13, 2020

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Head Lice Etiquette: Tackling the Questions You’re Afraid to Ask

By valLice, Lice Facts, Myths & Education, Lice in Schools, Camps & Group Settings

It continues to surprise us that in a world of advanced thinking and technology, people remain terrified of head lice. Unlike mosquitoes or body lice, head lice do not carry disease and are not harmful to human health. We agree, they’re a major nuisance, but they are 100% treatable with…

April 7, 2020

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How to Manage Head Lice Outbreaks During Coronavirus

By valLice, Lice in Schools, Camps & Group Settings

This is a scary and unprecedented time for our world. Here at My Hair Helpers, we have always been committed to our customers as they navigate the hardships of head lice cases in their schools, homes and communities. We do not believe in panicking, as this can cause unnecessary fear…

March 23, 2020

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Why Head Lice Outbreaks are More Common Over Spring Break

By valLice, Lice in Schools, Camps & Group Settings

A head lice outbreak in your family is the last thing you want to worry about – especially during spring break. But, there are times of the year when head lice are more common, and spring break is one of them. Kids spend more time interacting with friends, cousins and…

March 5, 2020

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How School Administrators Can Manage Head Lice Outbreaks

By valLice, Lice in Schools, Camps & Group Settings

As a school administrator, you have high expectations from students, parents, staff and the community. Therefore, if there’s a lice outbreak in your school, it’s normal to feel the pressure. How did this happen? Does this mean your school is dirty? Are you sending students home? Unfortunately, many of the…

February 20, 2020

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How to Deal with a Lice Outbreak in Your Child’s Classroom

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

Have you received a letter from your child’s school saying that there’s a confirmed case of lice? Your initial reaction may be to panic, but fortunately, this is not necessary. Lice are 100% treatable – and you don’t have to crawl through hoops or use toxic chemicals to make it…

February 12, 2020

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Handling Head Lice in the Workplace

By valLice, Lice Facts, Myths & Education, Lice in Schools, Camps & Group Settings

When we hear about head lice, we generally assume that it affects children and not adults. While it’s true that children are more prone to head lice because their heads are close together when they play or do schoolwork, they aren’t the only ones who are at risk. Adults, too,…

January 22, 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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