Any evidence of lice was once reason for immediate dismissal from school, with no return until the student's head was lice free. But "no-nit" policies have been dropped in favor of "nonexclusion" ...

Parents are used to getting the dreaded "lice letter" and clearing their calendars, not just their kids' scalps. So when a ...

Yes, it’s possible for newborn babies to get head lice, though it’s generally more common in school-age children. If a newborn has contact with someone who has head lice, however, the lice can spread ...

Mr Murphy shared five tips on spotting, treating and preventing head lice: Check smart, not just often: Use a detection comb ...

Any evidence of lice was once a reason for immediate dismissal from school, not to return until the student’s head was lice-free. But what are known as “no-nit” policies have been dropped in favor of ...

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