Avoiding tick bites
Ticks carry germs that can cause Lyme disease and other illnesses, and are prevalent in the Northeastern United States, among other areas of the country. For methods to reduce the possibility of being bitten by a tick, and ways to avoid tick bites — in addition to covering up and using repellent — follow suggestions on the the websites listed here:
Two Centers for Disease Control and Prevention sites:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Stopping ticks
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Avoiding ticks
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