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What are head lice? Lice are tiny, wingless parasites that live on the moist, warm, clean hair of the scalp of those that are infested. Outbreaks of head lice affect 10 to 12 million Americans annually. These outbreaks are generally seen between August and November after the beginning of school each year. What do head lice look like? Adult lice range in size from 1 to 4 millimeters—about the size of a sesame seed. Head lice lay 4-6 eggs on the hair shaft each day. These eggs, called nits, ...

This article provides step by step directions on how to use nose drops, sprays and inhalers

This article provides useful tips on how to give ear drops to infants and older chidlren.

This article provides a list of instructions that will help you apply topical medications to your child.

This article provides step-by-step instructions for how to properly administer a rectal suppository and other ointments to your child.

This article includes a list of helpful directions for properly giving eye drops to your child (or others).

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When giving your child liquid medicine, always use either an oral syringe, a medicine dropper, a medicine spoon or a medicine cup, one of which sometimes accompanies children's medications. You can also buy any of these tools at your local pharmacy. Do not use a kitchen utensil such as a teaspoon or tablespoon. These do not deliver the correct amount of liquid medicine.

This article provides tips on how to administer tablets and capsules in older and younger children.