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Head Lice
Posted by Kurt Wilde
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Head lice are also known as pediculus humanus capitis and are parasites that live on the heads of people. Anyone who comes within close contact with someone infested with head lice is at risk of getting it. Pre-school and elementary age children get infested most easily, girls more often than boys. Cleanliness at home or personal hygiene has nothing to do with getting infested with head lice.
The first step in treating a head lice infestation is to give him or her over the counter or prescription medicine such as pediculicide according to the instruction leaflet. Two days before treatment, wash the beddings and any clothing used by the infected child. Head lice that have fallen off a person’s head cannot survive for long. To avoid a reinfestation, clean the house by vacuuming the furniture and floor and washing all beddings.
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