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Article: The National Pediculosis Association Announces September is National Head Lice Prevention Month -- Hair Fairies is the Solution for Los Angeles.
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- September 9, 2003
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Lifestyle Editors/Health/Medical Writers
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 9, 2003
With millions of children across the nation returning to school this month, The National Pediculosis Association (NPA) has appropriately named September National Head Lice Prevention Month. The NPA estimates that there will be 12 million cases of head lice infestation this year alone.
Head lice and nit infestation (pediculosis) is a serious yet common problem that schools, children, and parents across the country must face as the new school year begins. Given population ratios, in Los Angeles County alone, over 400,000 children are expected to contract head lice ...