Here are four things to know about the outbreak.
1. Super lice: This super-strain of parasitic insects has developed a genetic mutation that makes them resistant to the family of insecticides found in over-the-counter lice treatments.
2. Where are they: The states affected so far are: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin.
3. How did they get there: The same rules for spreading lice apply. Get reacquainted with CDC head lice FAQs if needed.
4. Treatment: The Federal Drug Administration has approved a new treatment called AirAlle. The treatment takes about an hour and uses heated air to dehydrate the lice and eggs. It’s guaranteed and available in Lice Clinics around the country.
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