Selfies 'to blame' for head lice outbreaks around Ireland as nits creep into creches and schools
A head lice specialist urged the Government to take urgent action in tackling a major outbreak of nits.
“Children are spending more time together on play dates, hugging, touching heads taking selfies or looking into screens together.Sinead, from Rush, Co Dublin, worked for a leading pharmaceutical company for eight years and trained pharmacy staff in best practice when it came to headlice. "There were more strict rules and the child was sent home and not allowed back into school until they were treated.
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