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  • Health Tip: Recognizing Lice Infestation


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    Head Games  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Coloring books, word games, poster contests and other activities for kids to have fun wile learning about preventing and treating head lice.... Details >
    National Pediculosis Association, Inc.
    Head Lice
    Also available in: Spanish
    Head lice are primarily spread through direct head to head contact, although sharing personal items may play a role in their spread between children. This fact sheet discusses symptoms and diagnosis ... Details >
    National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
    Head Lice: KidsHealth  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Lice are a very common problem, especially for kids ages 3 years to 12 years. A wingless parasitic insect that feeds on extremely small amounts of blood drawn from the scalp, lice aren't dangerous bu... Details >
    Nemours Foundation
    Headlice Reporting Registry  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    This page provides a link to report adverse reactions for lice or scabies products, treatment failures for lice or scabies products, or outbreaks of lice or scabies. The Registry and its reports are n... Details >
    National Pediculosis Association, Inc.
    Headlice.Org for Kids  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Children can play a variety of games and also learn the best way to remove and prevent head lice and their eggs. These games are fun and educational. A coloring page, word search, and contests are i... Details >
    National Pediculosis Association, Inc.
    Lice Aren't So Nice  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Lice are tiny insects that live in a person's hair. Find out more in this article for kids.... Details >
    Nemours Foundation
    Lice Infestation (Pediculosis)
    This web site presents fact sheets that provide basic information about head lice (pediculosis) -- symptoms, diagnosis and treatment -- for professionals and consumers.... Details >
    National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
    Lindane Shampoo and Lindane Lotion
    The Food and Drug Administration has announced important updates to the labeling of Lindane Shampoo and Lindane Lotion for the treatment of scabies and lice. Lindane products can cause serious side ef... Details >
    Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
    Organizations
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    CDC's Division of Parasitic Diseases
    National Pediculosis Association, Inc.External Links Disclaimer Logo

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