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Lice: Heat is a killer - Chicago Tribune

Tuesday, October 11th, 2011

Lice: Heat is a killer
Chicago Tribune
In addition to treating head lice and eggs on a child's hair and scalp, parents should treat objects that may harbor the small parasitic bugs. The Illinois Department of Public Health recommends: β€’Exposing lice and nits to temperatures above 125 ...

Lice outbreaks common, harmless, experts say - Chicago Tribune

Monday, October 10th, 2011

Chicago Tribune

Lice outbreaks common, harmless, experts say
Chicago Tribune
These days, both the National Association of School Nurses and the American Academy of Pediatrics discourage schools from sending home children with head lice, arguing such policies punish parents and kids alike and do little to prevent infestations. ...

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