For many years, it was recommended that kids with lice be sent home from school and receive treatment immediately.

Ever year, an estimated 6 to 12 million children get head lice, leading to questions about missed school and work.

IN FACT, IF YOU’VE GOT BLOOD AND YOU’VE GOT HAIR, YOU CAN HAVE LICE. HERE’S SOME HELPFUL ADVICE FOR PARENTS. KIDS SHOULD GET CHECKED REGULARLY FOR LICE, REGARDLESS OF RACE OR HAIR TYPE.

If you've got kids, you may have battled lice. Every year, an estimated six to 12 million children get head lice.

(CONSUMER REPORTS) — The number might surprise you. Every year, an estimated 6 million to 12 million children get head lice. As is often the case, when kids get something, parents do as well, and that ...

But even though lice can be very disruptive and nerve-wracking, they do not transmit disease and can’t jump or fly. Here’s some helpful advice for parents: Kids should get checked regularly ...

For many years, it was recommended that kids with lice be sent home from school and receive treatment immediately.