But there are some myths about the little critters.
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Lice are not airborne. They cannot jump, hop, or fly.
The main way they are spread is from close, prolonged head-to-head contact.
Another piece of fiction - dirty hair isn't to blame!
Surprisingly, lice like a clean head the best.
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Also, your child's haircut doesn't matter when it comes to lice infestations.
Lice can lay nits on a quarter-inch of hair.
And they are called head lice for a reason: they need a head to survive.
Lice only live about two days when they're off the head, which means you don't have to worry about bedding or clothing your lice-infected child hasn't touched since last week.