Every year, millions of children get head lice. Contrary to popular belief, lice actually prefer to live on clean heads. It can happen to any child - so having head lice is nothing to be embarrassed about. The more information about head lice you know, the better prepared you'll be to completely eliminate lice from your family and home.

Head lice can be present at any time - but they are often spotted by the school nurse when children are back in school after the summer and December breaks. When a head lice infestation is confirmed, a school note is given to children to alert their parents. Children who have head lice are usually excused from the school until the infestation is gone.

This detailed site will help you learn the facts you need to know about lice: checking for head lice, treating head lice properly so they are completely eliminated and how to help avoid future infestations.