When there is a louse in your house
When there is a louse in your house

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  • Lice are highly contagious and have a reputation for spreading quickly in places like schools and daycare.
  • Lice is spread by head-to-head contact and by sharing personal items, not because you are dirty.
  • The best way to get rid of lice is by acting quickly and being thorough.

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