Head Lice

Head lice are tiny insects that make their home in human hair. Anyone can get head lice and it is fairly common in school-age children.

Head Lice Basics

• Healthy Facts: Head Lice (Pediculosis)
  Fact sheet and frequently asked questions about Head Lice.
  

Treatment Information

• Head Lice (Pediculosis): A Treatment Guide
  

Information for Health Professionals

• Update on Head Lice for Medical Providers 
  This article originally appeared in the Disease Control Newsletter; April 1999.
  
  
• Head Lice: Clinical Report
  A head lice policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics, that clarifies issues of diagnosis and treatment of head lice and makes recommendations for dealing with head lice in the school setting. Attention: Non-MDH link
  
  
• Position Statement: Pediculosis in the School Community
  A position statement on head lice from the National Association of School Nurses. Attention: Non-MDH link

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