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Article: National Survey Shows Head Lice Affects One in Four Households.

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September 6, 2001
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For Millions of Parents, Back-to-School Season Means Contention With

Irritating Insects

MORRISTOWN, N.J., Sept. 6 /PRNewswire/ --

We've all heard other parents' war stories about battling the tiny creepy crawlies that have infiltrated their children's scalps. But for those not yet affected by head lice, it could hit closer to home than they think. A new national survey of 503 parents, conducted for Bayer Consumer Care with consultation from the National Association of School Nurses (NASN), revealed head lice is far more widespread than people may realize, with up to 25 percent of school-age children having experienced it. This could mean ...

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