Lice Facts for Kids
- Even though they are extremely small, both lice and their eggs can be seen with the naked eye.
- A single female produces between 80 and 100 eggs in her lifetime.
- A single host can be infested by thousands of lice at one time!
There is a handful of human lice species found worldwide and throughout the United States. The most common types of lice include head lice, body lice and crab lice. Only the body louse can transmit diseases to people.
Keep reading for more kid-friendly facts on lice, or find information on lice for both kids and parents at the official NPMA website.
