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What are the Latest School Policies on Head Lice?

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Our understanding of head lice has come a long way over recent decades. Once associated with being dirty and unkempt, we now know that head lice can happen to anyone. We also know that head lice, while contagious, are not a reason to keep a child home from school. The…

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Treating Head Lice During Pregnancy

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During pregnancy, it’s important to take as many precautions as you can to keep you and baby safe. But what happens when you discover that you have head lice while pregnant? Store-bought head lice removal products contain pesticides that may pose a risk to your unborn baby. They can also…

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Can My Child Go to School with Head Lice?

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A lot has changed over the years in regards to head lice. No longer are kids sent home early from school if they have lice. They can go home at the end of the day and return to school once they’ve started an appropriate treatment. Because it takes about 4-6…

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How to Tell Your Friends That Your Child Has Head Lice

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Head lice are extremely common. Between 6 and 12 million people, mostly children, get them every year. But this doesn’t stop the misinformation from spreading. Even with the internet, many people still believe these pests only happen to ‘dirty’ people. This couldn’t be further from the truth.  Unfortunately, the misinformation…

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