Ticks on the Rise in Connecticut
Monday, May 15th, 2017http://ehs.yale.edu/sites/default/files/files/Safety-Bulletins/may2017.pdf
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Avoid wooded and brushy areas with high grass and leaf litter. Use repellents that contain 20 to 30 percent DEET on exposed skin and clothing for protection that lasts up to several hours.
Bathe or shower as soon as possible after coming indoors to wash off and more easily find ticks.
Conduct a full-body tick check using a hand-held or full-length mirror to view all parts of your body upon return from tick-infested areas.
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Removing a Tick
Use fine-tipped tweezers to grasp the tick as close to the skin’s surface as possible.
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Never crush a tick with your fingers.
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