Lice!
NOVEMBER 4, 2006 Listen to this Story
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About 80 percent of schools across the country have at least one outbreak of head lice a year. And this past week it hit Barbara's daughter. Head lice might be a common problem, but as Barbara tells us, it's still a hellish nit-picking affair.
Maria Botham of Hair Fairies, talks about how to get rid of lice (Real, 6:00). Dr. Richard Pollack of the Harvard School of Public Health explains why a "no nit" policy is nonsense to him (Real, 2:23). Health Services Administrator Linda Burleson explains why her district has a no nit policy(Real, 3:27).
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- Artist: Glissandro 70
- CD: Glissandro 70 (Constellation)
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From Kelso, WA, 05/01/2008
I have been involved with head lice treatment since 1978. Head lice are very easy to get rid of. "LiceMeister", "NittyGritty" combs are my favorite.
1. Prevention, Prevention, Prevention
nits can not spread lice, only live bugs
comb them out, before they establish
2. If you do not prevent lice from establishing themselves on your childs head. Then just start combing with the above recommended combs. Comb every day (dry comb or wet comb (conditioner).
3. Do not freak out and start cleaning. If you are spending time cleaning your house you are not combing the hair.
4. After two weeks of daily combing. Start combing once a week for the rest of your childs school years.
5. change your attitude. If your child spends the night at a friends - comb them out. If a friend spends the night at your house - comb them out. If your child plays baseball - comb after each game.
6. If you allow lice to establish residency in your childs hair. Shame on you.
7. Years ago, everyone assumed their teeth would all decay and dentures were a for gone conclusion. Just like brushing your teeth, lice combing should be part of hygiene.
8. Prevention, prevention, prevention.
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