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Most of us are familiar with head lice, but many people don't understand how they are spread, or how to best get rid of them. Head lice are more common in young children, but they also affect millions of adults every year as well. The most common cure for head lice is extraction and treatment with medicated shampoos. Experts at the Harvard School of Public Health say head lice infections are more common during the beginning of the school year than any other time of the year. Most schools provide regular head lice inspections to help prevent infected parties from passing lice to other students. If your child is diagnosed with head lice, it's a good idea to have the entire family inspected for lice as well. According to the experts at the University of Kentucky, there are four distinct steps for getting rid of head lice and preventing their return. The first step is treating the infected person with a pediculicide shampoo, such as the one available online and in salons from Hair Fairies. In order to prevent a return of lice and their eggs, it's important to follow the directions carefully. When you invest in Hair Fairies products, you have access to a 24-hour help line if you ever have any questions that aren't addressed in the packaging. If you want to get rid of nits and lice for good, you need to use a comb to remove lice and eggs. In addition, you need to make sure to wash all clothing and clean the carpets and furniture that have come in contact with the infected person. As a final precautionary measure, it's a good idea to teach your children not to share hats, clothing and combs with their classmates in the future.
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