Head lice are only transmitted by direct head-to-head contact. It is also possible to acquire a Head Lice infestation via contact with inanimate objects, such as contaminated items of clothing, hats, bedding, towels, grooming utensils, hair ornaments and upholstered furniture. Head Lice outbreaks are more common among school age children. Girls tend to contract this condition more often than boys because they like to play “dress up,” play in each others hair and have sleepovers.
Fortunately, head lice cannot hop, jump, swim or fly. In fact, their hook shaped feet make it difficult for them to walk on anything but human hair.
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