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Head Lice for Teens
Lice aren't dangerous, but they do spread from person to person easily. They can also be hard to get rid of. Find out how to prevent lice -- and what to do if someone you know has them.
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Head Lice for Parents
Lice aren't dangerous and they don't spread disease, but they are contagious, annoying, and sometimes hard to get rid of. Learn more about this common childhood problem and how to get rid of those pesky little bugs.
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Pubic Lice (Crabs) for Parents
Pubic lice are six-legged creatures that infest the hair in the pubic area. Pubic lice infestation is considered a sexually transmitted disease (STD), but it can be contracted in other ways.
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Pubic Lice (Crabs) for Teens
Pubic lice, or "crabs," are tiny insects that usually spread through sex.
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What Are Head Lice? for Kids
Lice are tiny insects that live in a person's hair. Find out more in this article for kids.
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First Aid: Head Lice for Parents
Lice commonly spread from kid to kid. They're not dangerous - but they are creepy and annoying. Here's what to do about them.
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Hey! A Louse Bit Me! for Kids
Lice need to suck blood to survive, and they sometimes live on people's heads and lay eggs in their hair. Get the lowdown on lice in this article.
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A to Z: Insect Bites/Stings, Non-Venomous for Parents
Bites from non-venomous insects are the result of an insect attempting to feed upon a person's blood. Non-venomous means the insect does not inject poisons through its bite.
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Parasitic Infections (Worms, Lice, etc.) for Parents
From bedbugs to head lice, find out how to treat these common pests.
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What Are Nits? for Kids
Many kids have had nasty nits.