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  • What are the signs and symptoms of head lice infestation?
  • How is a head lice infestation diagnosed?
  • What is the proper procedure for doing head checks?
  • Is infestation with head lice reportable?
  • What are head lice?
  • What do head lice look like?
  • How can I tell if the nits are dead or alive?
  • Where are head lice most commonly found?
  • Who is at risk for getting head lice?
  • How are head lice spread?
  • Do head lice carry or transmit disease?
  • Can you catch head lice from cars, pillows or furniture?
  • Can you catch head lice from headphones or helmets?
  • Can swimming in a pool, pond or lake spread lice?
  • Can wigs or hairpieces spread lice?
  • Are there any side effects from using chemical treatments for head lice?
  • How can you verify that someone is no longer infested?
  • Do pets get head lice?
  • Will laundering kill head lice?
  • Why do some experts recommend bagging items for 2 weeks?
  • How do you treat a home or school for lice?
  • Do I need to spray my furniture and bedding?
  • For those who still want more information about over-the-counter and prescriptions medications

What are the signs and symptoms of head lice infestation?

  • Tickling feeling of something moving in the hair.
  • Itching, caused by an allergic reaction to the bites of the head louse.
  • Irritability and difficulty sleeping; head lice are most active in the dark.
  • Sores on the head caused by scratching. These sores can sometimes become infected with bacteria found on the person's skin.
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