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Back-To-School Head Lice Infestations: It’s War; How To Arm Yourself
The thought of head lice “doing the hula-hoop” on your scalp shouldn’t be cause for panic but, rather, resolve to get rid of the critters.
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The thought of head lice “doing the hula-hoop” on your scalp shouldn’t be cause for panic but, rather, resolve to get rid of the critters.
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The Memorial Wall and Garden is in Des Plaines, IL.