There are lots of myths about head lice that circulate among parents when an outbreak occurs,” said Ian Burgess, a louse expert and director of the Medical Entomology Centre.

Head lice are a common issue, especially among children, causing itching and discomfort. These insects spread through direct ...

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When Travis and Suzie get head lice, should they stay home from school even after getting treatment? There is a difference between lice and lice eggs, or nits. And that distinction — nit-picking ...