What Are Head lice?
Head lice are small, insects without wings, that live on the human scalp (usually on clean heads). They are about the size of a sesame seed. Head lice support themselves by sucking blood, just like mosquitoes do. However, different than mosquitoes, lice are unable to fly or jump from one person to another; they can only crawl. Children usually get head lice from head-to-head contact with other kids, but may also get them by sharing particular items like as hats, scarves, hair ties, headbands and coats. It is also a problem when elementary school kids pile their coats on the floor near the cubbies. I usually put my coat behind my chair. And for parents, remember in the beginning of the school year to check your child’s hair often!