Head lice are extremely common among school-age children, but it is a problem that is often misunderstood. Here are important facts every parent should know about head lice and children.
1. Frequently Asked Questions About Head Lice
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Can head lice jump from one child to another? How common are head lice among children? And what are the most common ways kids transmit head lice to one another? These are just some of the most frequently asked questions about head lice. We have the answers.
2. What are Head Lice?
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Head lice are tiny insects that live on the human scalp and feed on blood. Here are some basic facts about these common parasites among school-age children.
3. How to Spot Head Lice Symptoms
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Itchiness in the scalp is a common sign of head lice, but some kids with head lice may never experience this symptom. Do you know how to spot the signs of head lice in your child? Here is a helpful list of head lice symptoms.
4. Head Lice in School
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What is the best way to handle cases of head lice in schools? Read about the recent American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the National Association of School Nurses recommendations and learn why requiring a child to be "nit-free" before coming back to school is no longer thought to be necessary.
