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Frequently Asked Questions About Head Lice

For Students 9th - 10th
This HeadLice.org site has several links to FAQ's about head lice and also its treatment.
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American Academy of Family Physicians

Family doctor.org: Head Lice

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource is a one-page article provides a brief overview of head lice: causes, risk factors, symptoms, and treatment.
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WebMD

Web Md: Lice

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from WebMD provides a great, brief overview of lice, focusing on the three main kinds. Head lice, pubic lice and body lice, each of which come with a picture. Topics that are also covered include cause, symptoms, what...
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Lice

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides comprehensive information on head, body and pubic lice. It includes diagnosis, prevention, and treatment, as well as risk factors associated with lice, and the life cycle of a louse.
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US National Library of Medicine

Medline Plus: Head Lice

For Students 9th - 10th
A short explanation of what head lice are. Includes links to comprehensive information regarding detection, symptoms, prevention, and treatment. This page is available in numerous languages.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Travelers' Health: Disease Directory

For Students 9th - 10th
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides information on over 40 diseases that travelers might need to be prepared for. Information includes description of disease, risk for travelers, preventive measures and treatment.