Any evidence of lice was once reason for immediate dismissal from school, with no return until the student's head was lice free. But "no-nit" policies have been dropped in favor of "nonexclusion" ...

Parents are used to getting the dreaded "lice letter" and clearing their calendars, not just their kids' scalps. So when a ...

Any evidence of lice was once a reason for immediate dismissal from school, not to return until the student’s head was lice-free. But what are known as “no-nit” policies have been dropped in favor of ...

Yes, it’s possible for newborn babies to get head lice, though it’s generally more common in school-age children. If a newborn has contact with someone who has head lice, however, the lice can spread ...

The NHS adds that signs and symptoms of head lice can include small white eggs or nits (egg cases) in the hair behind the ...

NBC Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you click on or buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more. Lice checks were a dreaded part of my childhood — I ...