Top Resources for Head Lice
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CDC Center for Disease Control
CDC and they go on to say "To kill lice and nits, machine wash all washable clothing and bed linens that the infested person wore or used during the 2 days before treatment. Use the hot water (130°F) cycle. Dry laundry using high heat for at least 20 minutes."
AAP American Academy of Pediatrics
Head lice infestation is associated with little morbidity but causes a high level of anxiety among parents of school-aged children. This statement attempts to clarify issues of diagnosis and treatment of head lice and makes recommendations for dealing with head lice in the school setting.
Pediatrician Approved
More Head lice news "Head lice out breaks in schools. Local service offers parents solutions without chemicals and without nit picking. All done and sterile hair in about 15 minutes to one hour."
Local Heath Department
Contact your local health department. unfortunately they may not be much help. As today they only common methods are OTC poisons for children and adults. make sure that you read the packaging carefully.
Local Secretary of State
You can use them to verify the company you are using is licensed, and insured. this is a great resource to keep persons away from or interacting with you children. remember anyone can become a nit picker, be careful.
EPA Environmental Protection Agency
Some products or pesticides are required to be registered with the EPA. Make sure that the products you decide to use are not banned by the EPA
FDA Food and Drug Administration
Now just remember that most of the OTC (over the counter) medication does not have to be approved by the FDA. They do have packaging requirements that products must adhere to but for the most part one should always question and research and come to their own conclusions regarding the application of products to yourself and your children.