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Do head lice jump?

Last Updated: March 11, 2009

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No. Head lice do not have strong jumping legs. A person can get head lice only from direct contact with another infested person or by sharing personal articles that come in contact with the scalp, such as hats, scarves, hair accessories, headgear, headphones, etc.

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