Bernadette's L.R.C.

Lice/Nits Facts:

• Lice don't spread diseases and are not dangerous.
• Lice are highly contagious
• Lice can't jump or fly from person to person
• Lice are spread from head to head contact - sharing hats, combs, brushes even clothing and bedding.
• Pets can not catch lice
• Getting lice is not a sign of uncleanliness
• Lice eggs (nits) look like yellow, tan or brown dots before they hatch. After hatching the shell looks similar to dandruff, but can not be removed by brushing off.
• After laid lice eggs hatch within 1 to 2 weeks.
• Nymphs (baby lice) are brownish tan and become adult lice within 7 days after they hatch.
• Lice can not live off human hosts for more than 24-48 hours.
• Lice feed off human blood
• Lice most common symptom is  itching and scratching at the scalp 

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