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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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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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Returning to School After Head Lice Treatment

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

Head lice school policies are changing for the better. Most schools now allow students to return to their classrooms once they receive treatment. They do not need to be “nit free” as they did in the past. These new policies are keeping more kids in school and preventing unnecessary isolation….

October 29, 2019

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My Child’s Friend Has Lice. Can They Still Play Together?

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

When you discover that your child’s friend has head lice, your initial reaction may be to cancel all interactions. Doing this, however, wouldn’t eliminate the risk of your child getting head lice. Plus, it would hurt the child’s feelings! Is there a better way to handle things? Actually, there is….

October 1, 2019

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How to Prevent the Spread of Lice at Slumber Parties

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

Sleepovers, slumber parties, pajama parties. No matter what you call them, your child will probably ask for one (or dozens) before they get to high school. Even though they make long nights for parents, sleepovers are actually quite beneficial for kids. They get to try new experiences, build independence and…

September 17, 2019

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Why is My Head Still Itching after Lice Treatment?

By valLice, Lice in Schools, Camps & Group Settings, Lice Symptoms & Detection

Itching is the most common symptom of head lice. It’s caused by an allergic reaction to the saliva secreted by lice when they bite the scalp and suck blood. Not everyone itches with head lice, but many people do. But, why is it that some people continue to itch even…

September 3, 2019

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When Can Your Child Return to School with Head Lice?

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

When a parent learns their child has head lice, one of the first questions they ask is when their student can return to school. You might be surprised to hear that your child can return to their classroom once appropriate treatment has begun. In fact, your child doesn’t have to…

August 27, 2019

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Back to School…Back to Head Lice? Ways to Prevent Head Lice in School.

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

Back to school is a busy time for parents – and head lice. It’s understandable why head lice cases increase in August and September, as children are returning to school after spending months at camp, daycare and other kids’ homes. There is plenty of opportunity for lice to spread in…

August 19, 2019

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