The best defense against Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections? Reducing your exposure to ticks. Follow these steps to prevent tick bites on people and pets:
Do not use insect repellent on babies younger than 2 months old.Avoid wooded and brushy areas with high grass and leaf litter.Ticks may be carried into the house on clothing. Any ticks that are found should be removed.
Tumble dry clothes in a dryer on high heat for 10 minutes to kill ticks on dry clothing after you come indoors. If the clothes are damp, additional time may be needed. If the clothes require washing first, hot water is recommended. Cold and medium temperature water will not kill ticks.Ticks can ride into the home on clothing and pets, then attach to a person later, so carefully examine pets, coats, and daypacks.Showering within two hours of coming indoors has been shown to reduce your risk of getting Lyme disease and may be effective in reducing the risk of other tickborne diseases. Showering may help wash off unattached ticks and it is a good opportunity to do a tick check.. Conduct a full body check upon return from potentially tick-infested areas, including your own backyard. Use a hand-held or full-length mirror to view all parts of your body. Check these parts of your body and your child’s body for ticks:Between the legs
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