Just Found a pigeon...or the pigeon found me!

[LuckWouldHaveIt]

Yesterday a pigeon came to my door step and it has a broken wing. I looked up the info on this site on how to care for it, so that is what I am doing.

He is being kept in the garage, draft free, with plenty of food and clean water. He is eating and drinking just fine.

My concern is this: I have had several people tell me that pigeons carry lice, and that I need to be worried about my children and myself catching them. Is this true? If so, what can I do to get rid of them, or how would I even know if he has them?

Any info on this would be greatly appreciated!

Moni
*New to pigeons*