Dr. Leah Rappaport said the goal is not to eliminate viruses, but to help children handle them safely and recover well.

To get rid of lice, you can use treatment methods like special combing, shampoos, and creams designed to kill lice.

Uncontrollable itching. Sleepless nights. Incredible stench. Uh oh, it looks like you could have a head lice infestation. Where would you get the lice from? How fast would these little critters breed ...

Children have returned to school and are bringing home stories about the things they learned and the friends they made. But some parents are concerned they could also be bringing home a tiny nuisance ...