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How should tick prevention be adapted for pregnancy?

Use physical barriers first and choose only repellents authorised for pregnancy in the country concerned, following the label and qualified health advice.

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Short answer

Use physical barriers first and choose only repellents authorised for pregnancy in the country concerned, following the label and qualified health advice.

At a glance

Use physical barriers first and choose only repellents authorised for pregnancy in the country concerned, following the label and qualified health advice. Choose measures authorised for the person, activity and country, and combine them rather than relying on one product or habit. Prevention reduces exposure but cannot promise zero risk.

Key takeaways

• Use physical barriers first and choose only repellents authorised for pregnancy in the country concerned, following the label and qualified health advice.

• Choose measures authorised for the person, activity and country, and combine them rather than relying on one product or habit. Prevention reduces exposure but cannot promise zero risk.

• Apply this information with current official guidance and the actual circumstances; use qualified medical or veterinary help when removal, symptoms or safety are concerning.

Direct answer

Use physical barriers first and choose only repellents authorised for pregnancy in the country concerned, following the label and qualified health advice.

Use it in context

Choose measures authorised for the person, activity and country, and combine them rather than relying on one product or habit. Prevention reduces exposure but cannot promise zero risk.

Next step

Apply this information with current official guidance and the actual circumstances; use qualified medical or veterinary help when removal, symptoms or safety are concerning.