Head Lice
Head Lice
Head lice is most common among preschool children attending child care, elementary schoolchildren, and the household members of infested children. Although reliable data on how many people in the United States get head lice each year are not available, an estimated 6 million to 12 million infestations occur each year in the United States among children 3 to 11 years of age. Head lice move by crawling; they cannot hop or fly. Head lice are spread by direct contact with the hair of an infested person. Anyone who comes in head-to-head contact with someone who already has head lice is at greatest risk. Personal hygiene or cleanliness in the home or school has nothing to do with getting head lice. If you discover a lice problem, please call your school office to help us keep the problem under control. Parents are encouraged to check their child's head for lice at home on a regular basis throughout the school year.
Additional Resources for Parents and Families:
A Parent’s Guide to Head Lice
Una Guía Para Padres De Familia Sobre Los Piojos De La Cabeza
Lice Removal Video
Video sobre como eliminar los piojos
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