Prevention of Tick bite
Prevention list: Methods of prevention of Tick bite mentioned in various sources includes those listed below. This prevention information is gathered from various sources, and may be inaccurate or incomplete. None of these methods guarantee prevention of Tick bite.
- Avoid ticks
- Avoid tick bites
- Wear a hat
- Long sleeved shirts
- Trousers or long pants
- Insect repellant
- Avoid contact with foliage
- Find all ticks
- Regularly checking for attached ticks
- Self-examination for ticks
- Examine children for ticks - especially in the hair or other hiding areas.
- Examine pets for ticks
- Check for additional ticks even if one already found
- Remove ticks immediately - many tick diseases such as Lyme disease are more likely, the longer the tick is attached.
- Prevent diseases that can be caught from tick bites:
- See also prevention of tick-borne diseases
Last revision: June 23, 2003
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