Head Lice Return to School: Five Tips To Avoid Panic and Worry (Video)
It’s back-to-school season and for many families, that means new morning routines, homework and head lice.
Each year, approximately 6 to 12 million children in the U.S. are infested with this common, six-legged critter that feeds on human blood. After weeks at summer camps, sleepovers and sharing of personal items, back-to-school season usually is the time when head lice infestation is noticed.
“Unfortunately, panic and worry are common reactions when parents discover head lice,” according to Adelaide Hebert, M.D., Houston, Texas.
“Out of concern and need to get rid of the infestation quickly, many parents may turn to unproven home remedies or homeopathic products,” added Dr.
