This summer has been super crazy with lots of reports of ticks all across the United States, from kids, adults and pets being bitten by them. Our good friend Dr. Deborah Gilboa aka Ask Doctor G, share this great site last month about Lyme Disease. It may officially be Fall, but the ticks are still out there. Make sure you are protected!
Wear light-colored clothing that covers most of your skin when you go into the woods or an area overgrown with grass and bushes. This makes it easier to see and remove ticks from your clothing. Wear a long-sleeved shirt and wear pants instead of shorts. Tuck your pant legs into your socks or boots for added protection. Remember that ticks are usually found close to the ground, especially in moist, shaded areas. Check your entire body for ticks after you have been in tick-infested areas, and check your children and pets for ticks. Common tick bite locations include the back of the knees, groin area, underarms, ears, scalp and the back of the neck.
This is one of the 4 tips offered on protecting yourself from Lyme Disease and tick bites.