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Don’t Ignore These Possible Head Lice Signs

By vallice

Head lice infestation is a common issue that affects millions of people worldwide, particularly school-aged children. While the thought of lice may cause discomfort or embarrassment, it’s important to remember that it’s a manageable condition with no relation to personal hygiene. Early detection and treatment are crucial in managing head…

March 21, 2024

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Why You Should Go To A Professional For Head Lice Removal

By vallice

Heading to a professional for lice removal, instead of attempting DIY treatments, is an increasingly popular choice for those dealing with infestations. This approach offers numerous advantages, from effectiveness to convenience, making it an option worth considering for anyone facing this common but challenging issue. Below are the main reasons…

February 5, 2024

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Tips for Keeping Your Child Lice Free at Summer Camp

By vallice

With summer approaching, many children are already looking forward to attending summer camp. While summer camp presents an excellent opportunity for your child to make new friends, have fun and stay busy, it can also come with some unwanted guests: head lice. Head lice infestations are a common problem at…

April 6, 2023

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Why Your Summer Camp Should Screen for Head Lice

By vallice

For many families, camp is a staple of the summer experience. Parents send their kids to camp to stay busy, learn new skills, make new friends and create lifelong memories. And while camp certainly checks off all of these boxes, it also brings a lot of kids together, which presents…

April 1, 2023

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How to Keep Head Lice Away at the Start of the School Year

By valUncategorized

One of the places where head lice spreads the most is school. It’s not because schools are dirty, and it’s not because some kids have poor hygiene. It’s because there are many kids in a small space, and they have many opportunities to be in close contact with each other. …

August 18, 2022

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Holiday Activities that Can Spread Lice – and How to Navigate Them

By vallice

The December calendar is filled with holidays! Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa, you probably spend lots of additional time with your family and friends this time of year. And because it’s winter and the temperatures are colder, many holiday gatherings are held indoors, bringing large groups of people…

December 21, 2021

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Best Ways to Lower Your Odds for Getting Lice

By vallice

Head lice are a common problem for kids across the globe. It’s estimated that 6-12 million kids get lice every year, and despite the myths, these parasites do not pick and choose their victims. Lice must feed off human blood so they do not assess each child for their cleanliness…

January 26, 2021

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Best Hairstyles to Prevent Head Lice

By vallice

Head lice is most commonly spread through head to head contact. Avoiding this close contact is the best way to prevent head lice from happening to your family. However, you can’t control what other people do, nor can you control what your child does when they’re out of your sight….

November 25, 2020

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Returning to School After Head Lice Treatment

By vallice

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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