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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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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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Help! My Teenager Has Head Lice.

By valLice, Lice Symptoms & Detection, Lice Treatment

Head lice are a common problem, especially for little kids. Young children are more likely to share personal space, allowing head lice to crawl onto new hosts. But, they aren’t the only ones. Teens can get head lice, too. Between selfies, sports and video games, there are plenty of opportunities…

October 9, 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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How to Remove Lice from Clothes and Laundry

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

Head lice is common in schools, daycares and summer camps. Children who are in close quarters with one another are likely to put their heads together, allowing for lice to spread. Though rare, lice can also spread from shared bedding, stuffed animals and clothing. If your child has lice, a…

August 1, 2019

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What is Wet Combing and How Effective is It?

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

If your child is in school, daycare or summer camp, you’ve probably been told to check their hair for lice. By doing this, you can identify the presence of lice before they cause an infestation. But, do you know how to check your child for these tiny parasites? Years ago,…

June 30, 2019

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Does Chlorine Kill Lice? Can My Child Catch Lice from a Swimming Pool?

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

Now that it’s summer, we have many families asking if they can catch head lice from swimming in a public pool. Swimming pools are known for lots of things, but head lice aren’t one of them. While there is some risk to catching lice from a swimming pool, that risk…

June 24, 2019

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Do Home Remedies for Head Lice Work?

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

In order to get rid of hair lice, head lice treatment is almost always necessary. Many people start their research online where they are presented with dozens of home remedies. Unfortunately, most home remedies are ineffective and can cause you to waste your time and money. Unless you have an…

June 4, 2019

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