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

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

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.

Lice are now resistant to some of the most commonly used treatments, so the experts say wet combing is the most reliable ...

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

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 ...

I thought they would have taken care of it, sent a note home. ‘Hey, check your kids, we found lice, treat your kids,’ you know." "It’s time-consuming, it costs money, we’ve canceled trips ...

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