Health Tip: Reduce the Risk of Head Lice: MedlinePlus

Health Tip: Reduce the Risk of Head Lice: MedlinePlus

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Health Tip: Reduce the Risk of Head Lice

Don't share personal items with infested person

By Diana Kohnle

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

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• Head Lice

(HealthDay News) -- Head lice are very contagious, but there are things parents can do to help keep their children from becoming infested.
The Nemours Foundation offers these suggestions:

• Teach children to avoid having their heads come in contact with the heads of other children.
• Don't let your child share hats, hair accessories, scarves, helmets, towels or any personal care items.
• Don't allow your child to lie on pillows, carpeting or bedding that has recently been exposed to someone with lice.
• If your family has been exposed to lice, check each member of the family every few days. Promptly treat any nits (eggs) or lice that are found.

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