$Unique_ID{BRK01823} $Pretitle{} $Title{Head Lice} $Subject{Head Lice infest infested child children son sons daughter daughters infestation infestations critter critters booklet booklets brochure brochures pamphlet pamphlets literature prevent preventing prevention preventions treat treating treatment treatments control controls Controlling inform information clean cleaning cloth clothes clothing surrounding surroundings home homes house} $Volume{} $Log{} Copyright (c) 1993 Tribune Media Services, Inc. A Resource About Head Lice ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ More than 10 million people each year are infested with head lice. In fact, except for the common cold, head lice affect more children each year than all other communicable diseases combined. The peak season for head lice infestation is August to November, just the time when children are returning to the classroom. And it is the time when the letters about these critters begin to appear in my mail. To help all interested parents and grandparents, I am happy to tell you that a free booklet is available that may help answer many of your questions about lice, preventing an infection and treating the condition. It is called "A Parent's Guide to Controlling Head Lice" and it contains much of the information you need. It contains all the guidelines for cleaning children's clothing and surroundings, and how to tell if your child has lice. You may obtain your copy in either English or Spanish by sending a stamped self-addressed business size envelope along with your request for this lice booklet to: Nix Leaflet Offer, 450 Park Avenue South, Suite 600, New York, NY 10016. ---------------- The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical problem.