Head lice are passed through head-to-head contact with an individual who has head lice or by sharing personal belongings such as hairbrushes, pillows, hats and anything else that touches the hair or scalp. Head lice are highly contagious and thus pass

While not impossible, it is highly unlikely. When exposed to water, head lice clamp down securely on the hair strand so as to survive contact. It is for this reason that hair washing does not eradicate lice. Chlorine, seawater and shampoo

No, head lice are parasites that feed specifically on the blood of humans. You do not need to be concerned about passing head lice to pets or catching it from them.

Both adults and children can get head lice. However, head lice is more common in children and teens because of their increased tendency to share hair brushes and hats and the amount of time they spend in close contact at school,

Yes. Unlike illnesses such as the cold, flu or strep throat, head lice are not a bacteria or virus, they are not airborne, nor are they spread by casual contact such as shaking hands. Head lice lives on the hair and