My cousin says she had head lice. are family members more likely to get the same thing?

Possibly: If you in deed have lice, or get it. It can be treated most of the time with an over the counter medication. (rid, permethrin). Apply one application, and reuse in 7 dys.

Human only pbm: Lice is a human only problem that thrives is confined spaces and close living situations.The lice often travel to a new host on scarves, combs, towels or directly thru close contact.10 d after hatching they are sexually mature & lay eggs at the hairline stuck to hair.A new crop of lice need to feed & feeding leads to scratching & greater chance to be cast off.Whole families are often infested.