Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - What are head lice? - Head
lice are tiny insects that live close to the scalp and feed on
human blood. Head lice are found most often on the back of the
neck and behind the ears. - How do head lice spread? - Although
lice can’t jump or fly, they can spread very easily from person
to person through close contact or through shared clothing or
personal items (such as a hat, towel, or hairbrush). - How
common are head lice? - Although the thought of having a child
with head lice can leave you feeling anxious, know that head
lice are both extremely common and very easy to treat. Head lice
are found worldwide, predominantly in preschool and elementary
school-aged children. An estimated 6 to 12 million infestations
of lice occur each year in the United States alone. - How can I
identify head lice? - To understand how to identify lice, it
helps to know the three different forms of head lice: - Eggs
(nits): Nits are oval-shaped lice eggs that attach themselves to
the hair shaft. The