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Routine Care & Wellness
Prevention of Lyme Disease
The list below include many prevention measures that you should follow during the “ the tick season:”
- Avoid tick-infested areas in spring and early summer months.
- Walk in trails, avoiding brushy, high grass areas.
- Wear light-colored clothing to spot ticks easily.
- Wear hat or tie hair closely for added protection.
- Tuck pants into boots or socks
- Wear long-sleeved shirts and tuck into pants.
- DEET-containing repellants may be applied to clothing, and hands. (wash off once inside) For children, use products with 10% DEET or less.
- Inspect body carefully after being outdoors or with pets.
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