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How can i prevent myself from getting lice at work?
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Yes: If you are aware of exposure, keep your hair tight, and up.
Answered 9/28/2016
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This is usually: This is usually transferred by clothing or brushes and combs. People who have it need to be treated.
Answered 9/7/2013
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Be aware of sources: Lice are a human only parasite that must feed on human blood daily.They can live for a day or so on brushes/combs/scarves/hats/coats so sharing any of these can infect you. A communal hat or coat rack is also a potential problem.Avoid these and you should be fine.
Answered 6/23/2016
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