Head lice and nitsHead lice and nits are very common in young children and their families. They do not have anything to do with dirty hair and are picked up by head-to-head contact.
Head LiceWhat Are Head Lice? Head lice are tiny wingless insects. They live among human hairs and feed on blood from the scalp. Head lice are a common problem, especially for children. They spread easily from person to person, and sometimes are tough to get rid of. Their bites can make a child's scalp itchy and irritated, and scratching can lead to infection.
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Head Lice: Dr Ranj puts on his pingy gloves to comb the lice from Petal's hair and the Healthy Helpers tell Nurse Morag why these tiny lice like to live on y...