How are lice and nits spread?

Are you worried your child will catch lice from being in a classroom with a child that is infected?  Worried about the fact that your child has to share a helmet?  Research shows the vast majority of cases are spread only from head to head contact. Think hugs, snuggling, and (wait for it)… SELFIES!  Here is an interesting article.  “Guidelines for Controlling Head Lice”  

Erin Sheen

Verified Expert

Erin is a mom to Emma and a devoted dog mom to their two rescue pups, Sam and Molly. She launched The Lice Nanny in 2016 from her kitchen in Dublin, Ohio, turning a personal mission into a growing business.

Erin now runs 5 lice treatment centers throughout Ohio and Indiana and has successfully treated over 30,000 cases of head lice. 

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