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Head Lice and Bed Bugs

Young children napping in stretchers on the floor of a classroom.The discovery of head lice or bed bugs can be alarming for families, teachers, and caregivers. The good news is that these pests can be addressed with very little disruption to a child’s routine. Learn more about head lice and bed bugs and how to address them.

Head Lice

The discovery of head lice can be alarming, but families, teachers, and caregivers can manage lice with very little disruption to a child’s routine. Explore these tips for dealing with head lice.

Bed Bugs: Managing the Itch Factor

Questions about bed bugs in early childhood settings are common, and understanding the bugs can inform program policies, procedures, and educational efforts. Explore information on identifying and managing bed bugs.

Ask the Expert: Head Lice

This installment of The Ask the Expert series focuses on head lice. Listen as Dr. Sue Aronson and Dr. Barbara Frankowski answer questions about identification, recommended treatments, and how to talk to parents.

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