Head lice and nits: What's true and what's a myth?

With the return to school, lots of you may be hearing people talking about head lice and nits, but what do we actually know ...

How to treat head lice effectively with combs and medication

To get rid of lice, you can use treatment methods like special combing, shampoos, and creams designed to kill lice.

How do you get lice? Lice mainly spreads through head-to-head contact — here's how to prevent it

It's most common for children to get lice through head-to-head contact. Here's what you should know to prevent the spread of lice.
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Lice concerns rise as children return to school. Here’s what parents can do

The eggs, commonly called nits, can be yellow, brown or tan and look like tiny seeds ... Can my child go to school with lice? Students with head lice infestation do not need to be sent home early from ...
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Lice can crawl through the start of the school year. Here's how to prevent it

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — As we gear up for back-to-school, buying school supplies, backpacks, clothes and shoes, there is something else you might consider: head lice prevention. The start of the ...
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Lice concerns rise as children return to school. Here's what parents can do

Children have returned to school and are bringing home stories about the things they learned and the friends they made. But some parents are concerned they could also be bringing home a tiny nuisance ...