Your kids might get lice this Halloween. Here's why.
They feed on human blood and might go after your child this Halloween. This isn't a joke. It's lice. Around Halloween, lice centers see a spike in cases, said Claire Roberts, CEO of Lice Clinics of America."Any time there are holidays and ... and friends gathered together, particularly young age groups and they are hugging and putting their heads together, that’s how lice gets passed," Roberts said. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports about 6 million t
Halloween Safety Tips
Halloween is an exciting time of year for kids, and to help ensure they have a safe holiday, here are some tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). ALL DRESSED UP: Plan costumes that are bright and reflective. Make sure that shoes fit well and that costumes are short enough to prevent tripping, entanglement or contact with flame. Consider adding reflective tape or striping to costumes and trick-or-treat bags for greater visibility. Because masks can limit or block
