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How can I reduce the chance of a tick bite?
Use several layers of protection: understand local tick habitat, reduce contact with vegetation, wear suitable clothing, use an approved repellent as directed and check afterwards.
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Before going outdoors
Check local public-health advice, choose clothing that limits exposed skin and consider a locally approved repellent used exactly as its label directs.
While outdoors
Avoid brushing against dense vegetation where practical. Light-coloured clothing can make crawling ticks easier to notice.
Afterwards
Inspect the whole body, clothing and gear. Check children and animals carefully and remove attached ticks promptly using an appropriate method.