Parasitic Diseases
CDC's Washington office Website is featuring CDC's Health Swimming program on its CDC at Work section. The story describes CDC's initiative to produce a national model pool code to ensure healthy swimming for all Americans. The story highlights ... [... more]
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Lice: Head Lice: Fact Sheet - CDC DPD
Head lice are found worldwide. In the United States, infestation with head lice is most common among preschool children attending child care, elementary school children, and the household members of infested children. Although reliable data on ... [... more]
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Lice: Head Lice: Diagnosis - CDC DPD
Close examination of the hair and scalp is necessary to determine head lice infestation. (CDC Photo) Misdiagnosis of head lice infestation is common. The diagnosis of head lice infestation is best made by finding a live nymph or adult louse on ... [... more]
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General Guidelines
Treatment for head lice is recommended for persons diagnosed with an active infestation. All household members and other close contacts should be checked; those persons with evidence of an active infestation should be treated. Some experts ... [... more]
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Treatment FAQs
If the treatment for head lice doesn't seem to be work, does this mean the lice are resistant and I need a different treatment? Are there any side affects from using these chemical treatments for head lice? CDC does not have clear scientific ... [... more]
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Lice: Head Lice: Treatment: Malathion - CDC DPD
My child is under 6 years old and has been diagnosed with head lice. Can I treat him or her with malathion (Ovide* lotion)? Malathion (Ovide* lotion) is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment ... [... more]
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Prevention & Control
Head lice are spread most commonly by direct head-to-head (hair-to-hair) contact and much less frequently by sharing clothing or belongings onto which lice or nits may have crawled or fallen. The risk of getting infested by a louse that has ... [... more]
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Lice: Head Lice: FAQs - CDC DPD
I don't like my school's head lice policy, can CDC do something? Can head lice be spread by sharing sports helmets and headphones? Most health departments do not require reporting of head lice infestation. However, it may be beneficial for the ... [... more]
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Lice: Head Lice: Parents - CDC DPD
You should examine your child's head, especially behind the ears and at the nape of the neck, for nits and lice if your child exhibits symptoms (primarily itching) of a head lice infestation. If nits or lice are found, all household members ... [... more]
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