Can Head Lice Make You Sick?

This is one of the main concerns that people have when they find out they have head lice. Head lice do not carry disease, so you can rest assured that you or your child will not catch any illness from them. However, it is possible to contract minor scalp infections because of scratching due to the discomfort of having lice. It is extremely unlikely though, that anyone will have an infection that is severe enough to cause an extreme illness.

Rare Scalp Infections

Although cases of infection are quite rare, they do sometimes happen. Some children—and even some adults—may scratch their scalps too aggressively, leading to the skin on the scalp getting torn. Infections may develop if these small wounds are not given time to heal properly and if bacteria fester on them.

Even though scalp infections are rare, there’s still a small chance that they could happen. For this reason, it’s important that you conduct regular head checks on your children so you can detect lice early. If you do find head lice, don’t delay treatment or waste time with ineffective OTC shampoos—seek professional lice removal right away.

How Do You Get Lice?

Many parents constantly worry about their child getting lice, because it is a fear of the unknown. However, the method of catching and spreading lice is pretty simple: head-to-head contact. If you have a school-age child, you’ll want to talk to them about not putting their heads together with their friends and classmates. If you do discover that a member of your household is infested, limit their close contact with the other individuals in your home until you can get them treated. Remember, lice can’t jump—only crawl—from one person to another.

Can You Get Lice from Your Pets?

Many parents also worry that if their pets catch lice, they will transfer to the heads of their children. This will never happen because the type of lice that feed on animals can never transfer to humans and vice versa. The bottom line is that the transmission of head lice can only happen with human, head-to-head contact.

Lice Treatment in Savannah, Jacksonville, and Orlando

If you or your child has a case of head lice, remember that it’s easy to handle if you act quickly. The real key to getting rid of an infestation is detecting it early enough to prevent lice from spreading to others. By seeking professional lice treatment, you can make sure that the problem is handled effectively and that all adult lice, as well as their eggs, are eliminated.

If you need a lice treatment center in Savannah, Jacksonville, or Orlando, come to Fresh Heads Lice Removal. Our all-natural lice treatment completely eliminates lice in just over an hour. Let us get rid of your head lice—book your appointment today!

Schools Without Lice

Our mission at Fresh Heads Lice Removal is to eradicate lice from schools across the US. We’re partnering with the Lice Clinics of America to create a Schools Without Lice program. Through this program, we provide school nurses and teachers with free resources, screenings, and treatments. If we work together, we can have schools without lice!