Who knew? Lice can swim or at least they can survive under water. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), studies show that head lice can survive under water for several hours but are unlikely to be spread by the water in a swimming pool. Head lice hold tightly onto the child's (or adult's) hair and essentially hold their breath when under water....

When you've had head lice in your home, it is important to properly clean the clothing, bedding and other materials the person with lice has been in contact with. Here is the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended laundry procedure: Machine wash and dry clothing, bed linens, and other items that the infested person wore or used during the 2 days befor...

A common misconception about treating people and homes that have had contact with lice is that the only way to get them out of the house is to put everything in the home that is made of any type of fabric in plastic bags for two weeks and have the furniture and carpets cleaned. Not necessary! Here is what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says about hom...