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How common is head lice in the us?

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Dr. Morris Westfried
Dermatology 48 years experience
Endemic: More common on elementary age children. It will occur in pockets within a school or classroom .It will also occur in waves over time.
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Dr. Michael Tomeo
Dermatology 40 years experience
Very common : We see it in many schools and pre-school facilities.
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