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Oil-based products, white vinegar, and tea tree oil can all be used as a home remedy for head lice. This eMedTV article explains in detail how to use these and other non-traditional methods and also lists pesticide-free treatments that are available.
How Does Pertussis Get Into the Body?
How does pertussis get into the body? As this eMedTV resource explains, pertussis is transmitted through contact with an infected person's respiratory secretions, which are most often transmitted when the infected person sneezes or coughs.
How is mono spread? As explained in this eMedTV segment, mono is usually spread through saliva and mucus. This article discusses other ways in which mono may be spread, such as sipping from the same straw or glass as an infected person.
There is a three-step process involved in getting rid of head lice. This page of the eMedTV library explains the process in detail and also discusses the likelihood of reinfestation and whether all household contacts should be treated for head lice.