Can Selfies Lead To Spread Of Head Lice?

Side Effects Public Media | By Sound Medicine Radio

Published June 9, 2014 at 8:22 PM EDT

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A recent report from California warns teens that taking group selfies can lead to the spread of head lice. Sound Medicine’s Jill Ditmire finds out in this week’s Checkup.

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