Question 1

can i get lice from airline seats?

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Absolutely: Always wear long pants on planes.  Alcohol pads might be a good idea to clean vinyl seats too.

Question 2

is there a chance of getting lice from airline pillows?

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Yes: Lice are passed person to person. They can only survive about 24 hours elsewhere. So if the airline doesn't use new pillows each time yes it is possible.. I wouldn't spend much time worrying though.

Question 3

how do you get rid of lice?

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Pediculocide: The use of a pediculocide with nit killing properties like the prescription Ovide should take care of it for you.

Question 4

can you get head lice from animals?

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No: Head lice are an only human issue. Animals and or other bugs do not carry them.

Question 5

how do i get rid of lice naturally?

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1-2-3: There are over the counter products including one called 1-2-3 which do not contain harsh chemcicals specifically for head lice.

Question 6

does combing alone get rid of lice?

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Unlikely to happen: Combing with a fine toothed lice comb can remove some of the egg casings from the hair shafts. However, the lice are mobile and elusive.Some form of treatment to get the hatched lice will be necessary.

Question 7

how can i get rid of lice completely?

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Clean your surrounds: The biggest issue with lice is the ones that aren't on your body when you undergo treatment. Wash bedding and clothes in hot water. Any personal items can be put in an airtight container for 48 hours to suffocate the lice.

Question 8

what do i do to get rid of lice quickly?

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Special shampoo: Special shampoos, some available over the counter, are generally very effective in removing the lice infestation.  Read the directions carefully- some require a second shampoo about a week later.  Some say mayonnaise, olive oil or butter rubbed into the hair is effective, but there are no supporting scientific studies on these forms of treatment.

Question 9

could children get head lice from farm animals?

Accepted Answer

No: Head lice are a human only problem. There are no animal  or insect species as carriers.

Question 10

what are some home remedies to get rid of lice?

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Need special shampoo: A medicinal shampoo, such as nix, (permethrin) is needed to kill lice and their offspring. There are several over-the-counter products to choose from. The key is to get rid of the eggs and kill the hatched lice before they reproduce. If any eggs survive (they are on hairs, near the scalp), the cycle just begins all over again. Without nix, (permethrin) one must pick off every egg and crush every louse to cure the problem.

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