One common outbursts from local schools is head lice. This is because they are not only easily spread but because they also spread quickly. As parents, there is nothing to worry about because this is not actually serious and can be treated at home. Here are some information that you need to know about head lice as told by Gastonia Pediatric Associates. Head lice feed on small drops of blood on the scalp and if this is not present then they can no longer last about a day. They do not crawl and they lay eggs near the scalp in a rapid way because they can lay up to 10 eggs a day and once these eggs hatch, it only needs just 2 days to reach adulthood. Head lice live for about 28 days. But, when they fall from your child’s head, they are no longer a threat. Which means it can only spread through personal contact because they can only crawl and not fly. There are over the counter products that treats head lice. You just have to follow the instructions according to its label directions. If you have a child who was exposed to head lice, there is absolutely no cause to panic. You can safely use over-the-counter products, but if you're not sure, you can contact Gastonia Pediatric Associates and schedule your child's visit to your child's doctor.
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