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Who is most likely to encounter ticks?

Anyone entering suitable habitat can encounter ticks, with more frequent exposure among walkers, gardeners, outdoor workers, campers, animal carers and people whose pets use tick habitat.

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Short answer

Anyone entering suitable habitat can encounter ticks, with more frequent exposure among walkers, gardeners, outdoor workers, campers, animal carers and people whose pets use tick habitat.

At a glance

Anyone entering suitable habitat can encounter ticks, with more frequent exposure among walkers, gardeners, outdoor workers, campers, animal carers and people whose pets use tick habitat. Use the advice for the country and activity concerned. Awareness works best when it leads to proportionate prevention, a careful check and prompt, correct action after finding a tick.

Key takeaways

• Anyone entering suitable habitat can encounter ticks, with more frequent exposure among walkers, gardeners, outdoor workers, campers, animal carers and people whose pets use tick habitat.

• Use the advice for the country and activity concerned. Awareness works best when it leads to proportionate prevention, a careful check and prompt, correct action after finding a tick.

• Combine this information with current official guidance and the circumstances of the actual exposure; one feature or observation is rarely conclusive.

Direct answer

Anyone entering suitable habitat can encounter ticks, with more frequent exposure among walkers, gardeners, outdoor workers, campers, animal carers and people whose pets use tick habitat.

Put it in context

Use the advice for the country and activity concerned. Awareness works best when it leads to proportionate prevention, a careful check and prompt, correct action after finding a tick.

What to do with this information

Combine this information with current official guidance and the circumstances of the actual exposure; one feature or observation is rarely conclusive.