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12 Million Kids Face Annual Head Lice Battle
9/26/2025
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Story summary
- Up to 12 million U.S. children aged 3–11 experience head lice annually.
- Lice are not dangerous and do not spread disease.
- Transmission is mainly head-to-head contact.
- Students with lice can stay in school for the day and return after starting treatment.
- Treatments exist; home remedies are ineffective. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved options are available.