lice

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Ivermectin is approved by the Food and Drug Administration to address parasitic infestations such as intestinal worms and head lice and some skin conditions, such as rosacea.

From Seattle Times

According to a New York Times report, detained youth at a military base in El Paso said they'd gone days without showering, while at another facility in Erie, Pennsylvania, lice were rampant.

From Salon

“If schools can send students home for a lice infection, they should have the latitude and ability to issue a mask mandate.”

From Seattle Times

Therefore, a modification that benefits salmon, such as sterility or resistance to sea lice, "may fall on the acceptable part of the scale," says Myskja.

From Salon

Bliss faced “frequent lice outbreaks” and the facility’s shortage of socks and underwear was so severe that some girls were refusing to shower because they had nothing to change into.

From Washington Times