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How should schools plan for tick exposure?
A school plan should cover local risk, clothing and repellent policies, staff training, parent communication, post-activity checks, safe removal and recording of exposures.
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Plan before the trip
Review habitat, season and destination advice. Tell families what clothing and repellent are appropriate and how checks will be handled after the activity.
Prepare staff to respond
Provide a suitable removal tool, gloves, first-aid documentation and escalation contacts. Staff should not diagnose disease from a tick or bite mark.