Lice, pinkeye, and 7 more back-to-school problems
These common bugs and body issues should be on every parent's radar.
Jan, 2026
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The book bags are packed, the carpool is scheduled, and you’re ready for the new school year. But are you really ready? From head lice to bad breath, heading back to class can mean bugs and body issues, whatever your child’s age.
If you haven’t already, make sure your kids’ immunizations are current before summer ends. Then, brush up on these common conditions—and their treatments.
Written byOlivia DeLong.
Medically reviewed byAmy Gonzales, MD.
Sources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Lice: About Head Lice. June 4 + 18
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- Nemours KidsHealth. Conjunctivitis (Pinkeye) in Kids. November 2020.
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- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Conjunctivitis (Pinkeye). Clinical Overview of Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis). April 15, 2024.
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- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Ringworm and Fungal Nail Infections: Ringworm and Fungal Nail Infections Basics. April 24, 2024.
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- American Dental Association. Dental health for teens: Bad Breath. Accessed May 21, 2025.
- Nemours KidsHealth. Acne. August 2020.
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