Who Gets Lice?

Schools across the state deal with head lice on a case by case basis, “Because the Texas Department of Health Services says lice is not considered a health threat."

Here you are on your long awaited annual vacation. All of a sudden, you get a little anxious; your friend picked up a case of head lice on her last foray from home. What are your chances of getting lice on your vacation?

Parents whose children have friends with head lice, or who have been exposed are naturally concerned with the question is lice contagious or not? Unfortunately, the answer is yes.