Tips to Help You Avoid Ticks
Regardless of the type of outdoor activities you have planned, be prepared for ticks.
1- Don’t wear shorts and sneakers into densely overgrown areas of bush
Hiking boots or any high ankle boots are a better choice
2-Wear long sleeved clothing
3-Grab your bug spray and apply according to instructions
If applied directly to skin, wash promptly when returning inside
4-Hats should be worn and sprayed with bug spray
5-Tuck pants into socks and boots, combined with bug spray, this prevents bugs from crawling up pant legs
6-When returning home examine yourself with a mirror to check for ticks
7-Checking your hair is also important, however this can be difficult
Try to have another person look through your hair
If you find a tickand it is deeply embedded, a doctor visit is the best course of action.
*Not a comprehensive list. See resources for more information
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