Head lice are parasites: these bugs live on human blood. They like hairy and warm places such as behind the ears, the neck, or under bangs. A head louse is about 3 millimeters long and is gray-blue or red-brown after it has sucked blood.<\/p>\n
Head lice spread fast at school, especially among children. This is normal because lice move from head to head through hair. At school, children have close contact with each other. It is important to check your child’s hair often, especially after school holidays. Act quickly if you find head lice and inform the school or your child’s teacher.<\/p>\n