The most significant winter pest of livestock is lice. Lice are species-specific, meaning that humans should not be concerned that they will be infested by lice from cattle, sheep, goats or poultry.

Hailey Nelson with Valley Children's Hospital. "The good news is though, lice themselves do not actually carry infections. So you may have an infestation of them in your child's scalp, but your ...

(CONSUMER REPORTS) — The number might surprise you. Every year, an estimated 6 million to 12 million children get head lice. As is often the case, when kids get something, parents do as well ...

Head lice affect more than 100 million people worldwide annually. Permethrin (1% formulation) is efficacious but resistance is emerging. Malathion (0.5% formulation) is an alternative, but ...

Every year, an estimated six to 12 million children get head lice. It’s something everyone dreads but Consumer Reports has some helpful advice if you think your child’s been exposed.

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