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Lice

What are head lice?

The idea of small creatures crawling on your child's head may not appeal. Here's what they are.

Symptoms of head lice

A slightly itchy scalp may be the first sign that your child has some unwanted visitors.

Help in the prevention of head lice

In an effort to help schools and parents prevent head lice from invading their children’s hair, Reitzer Pharmaceuticals launched a campaign via Google and Facebook by inviting schools to request FREE Samples of Treet-It Anti-Lice Maintenance Spray 30ml

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Stay alert through new lice warning system

A new “lice alert” social media platform has been established by Picksan where South Africans can stay informed of infestations and glean information on how to deal with lice.

Head lice

Head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis) are parasitic insects that live and feed on blood from the scalp. Find causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention of lice here.

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