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Article: Head Lice Hit Most School Districts
- Article from:
- USA TODAY
- Article date:
- October 1, 2005
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CopyrightCopyright Society for Advancement of Education Oct 2005. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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When a child comes home from school with head lice and a note from the school nurse, parents usually experience a variety of emotions. According to a survey by Harris Interactive for SafeTek Lice Removal Kit, 54% of women indicated they were embarrassed to learn that they or a family member had head lice, 52% were disgusted, 27% felt panic, while 66% reported "concern."
"In reality, there is nothing to be panicked or embarrassed about; head lice do not carry diseases and even the cleanest children get them," declares Cheri Hayes, certified school nurse and author of There's a Louse in My House. "With children constantly sharing personal items and partaking in close group activities, ...