Head lice

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Head lice are most common among school children aged four to 11 years
Girls are more likely to be affected than boys, probably because of the way they play together
Head lice are not a reflection of poor hygiene and they don’t prefer long rather than short hair
Up to one in three children in the UK may get head lice at some point during the year, most often when schools go back after the summer break
Head lice can only survive for around 24 hours if they are not on a scalp.

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