Important facts about how lice are spread
Knowing how lice are spread can help you avoid an infestation in your own family. Head lice are parasites, and need human blood to continue to survive. They can live a day or two away from their human host. This means it’s possible to contract lice from furniture, pillows, linens and other household items during an active outbreak.
The most common way that lice are spread is by “head to head” contact. For example, children playing together on the playground, in sports, wresting, or even just hugging and affectionate gestures can all spread lice? Sharing caps, combs, brushes and other personal care items is an easy way to pick them up too.
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