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Nits 01 Sep 2008
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Can anything stop the invasion?

As the new school year begins, many parents may be wondering whether their child will come home with more than just homework this term. It is estimated that at least one child in 20 is affected by headlice at any one time and, according to parents, the problem seems to be getting worse. So what is the best course of action to take to get rid of them? Jane is joined by entomologist Richard Jones and Joanna Ibarra from Community Hygiene Concern.


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