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2010

Prevention Chart

Use this chart to learn more about preventing Tick Bites

Walk in the middle of trails, avoid sitting on logs and leaning on trees.
Wear a hat, tuck in hair if possible.
Wear a long-sleeved shirt fitted at the wrist.
Wear shoes, no bare feet or sandals.
Wear long pants tucked into high socks or duct tape around pants.

Consider Deet for skin and permethrin for clothes.
Wear white or light-colored clothing to make it easier to see ticks.
Do tick checks immediately and 3 days after outdoor activity.
If you find a tick, remove it carefully and save it.
Ask your veterinarian about protection for your furry friends.

Remove tick with tweezers. Pull straight out as close to the skin as possible. Save tick in container and call doctor.

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