Wintertime Is Prime Time for Head Lice: What Parents Need to Know

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SATURDAY, Dec. 14, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Head lice can be a wintertime headache for families and schools, but simple precautions can stop the spread of these pesky parasites.

Every year, 6 million to 12 million children in the United States, ages 3 to 11, experience head lice infestations, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Contrary to popular belief, these tiny insects don’t jump or fly, said Ali Wurster, a nurse practitioner with the Texas A&M Health Mobile Health Clinic.

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