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Do Head Lice Die in the Winter?

By vallice

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

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

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

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

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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How Contagious are Head Lice, Really?

By vallice

Everyone knows that lice are contagious, but exactly how contagious are they? If your child is near another child with lice, are they guaranteed to get it? If one sibling has lice, will their brothers and sisters get it, too? To understand how contagious lice are at a given point…

November 6, 2019

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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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Don’t Let Head Lice Scare You Out of Halloween

By vallice

Here at My Hair Helpers, we see head lice all the time. Even though these pests can be itchy and annoying, we know they aren’t a cause for panic. But, we do want our customers to be informed, especially during times when head lice cases are more common. Halloween is…

October 15, 2019

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Help! My Teenager Has Head Lice.

By vallice

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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