Do you know the most effective ways to treat nits and lice, what causes school sores and if you can catch worms from your household pet? Hosts Anthea Rhodes and Lexi Frydenberg sat down with infectious diseases expert Dr Josh Osowicki to chat through all of the gross things kids seem to get, why they're so common and importantly, how you can treat them at home.

You can find further information on worms, school sores and ringworm on our Kids Health Information website. And check out the Better Health Channel website for information on head lice (nits).

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