Surprising Reason Head Lice Outbreaks In Texas Are Rising

Head lice outbreaks in Texas are rising and the culprit is a simple and common activity that is very popular, especially among teenagers.

Head lice are an annoying, gross fact of life all over the world. Even in the USA, head lice outbreaks are pretty common and the little bastards spread like wildfire.

All it takes is 1 or 2 kids to come to school with them and, before you know it, half the student body will have them. Teachers and staff too, nobody is 100% safe.

Contrary to popular belief, lice don't "jump" from head to head. They don't fly either so there's only one way for them to get around.

The CDC says that, “Head-to-head contact with a person who already has head lice” is the most common way of contracting the pests. Contracting lice can also happen when kids sit close together in a car, when they sleep in close proximity, or when they share hair utensils and accessories. - liceclinicsofamerica.com

Typically, lice outbreaks diminish as kids get older as they're less likely to be in super close contact and they're more aware of the things that lead to getting lice. One thing is bringing them back to teens big time.

Why Are Head Lice Becoming More Common In Teenagers?

Selfies. Yep, photos are spiking lice cases as teens, (adults and smaller kids too), love squeezing 2 or more heads together to fit into a single photo and the lice are loving it.

Cleanliness is not a factor here. You can shampoo 10 times a day but get too close to someone who has lice and you'll have them too.

Here are some ways to avoid contracting the little demons and you can get treatment advice here.