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Bed Bug Guidance for School Nurses

Managing bed bugs can be a major challenge for schools nationwide. School nurses are often called upon to provide vital information to students, parents, teachers and administrators. These tips on identifying, managing and preventing bed bugs will help you to effectively respond if bed bugs appear in your school.

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