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Head Lice

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  • Information for Health Professionals

Pests of Medical Interest

  • Pests of Medical Interest Home
  • Head Lice
  • Bed Bugs
  • Asian Lady Beetles
  • Fleas
  • Black Flies
  • Deer/Horse Flies
  • Spiders
  • Bird Mites
  • Delusory Parasitosis

Related Topics

  • Swimmer’s Itch
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Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and Control Division
651-201-5414
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Contact Info

Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and Control Division
651-201-5414
IDEPC Comment Form

Head Lice

Head lice are tiny insects that make their home in human hair. Anyone can get head lice and it is fairly common in school-age children.

  • Head Lice Fact Sheet
    Fact sheet and frequently asked questions about Head Lice.
  • Head Lice Information for Health Professionals
    Links to information about head lice and their control. The CDC and AAP links provide a range of over-the-counter and prescription treatment options. Populations of head lice that are resistant to over-the-counter products are known to occur in Minnesota.
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Last Updated: 12/23/2022

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