{"id":10151,"date":"2023-05-12T17:16:28","date_gmt":"2023-05-12T21:16:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/news\/?page_id=10151"},"modified":"2026-01-07T09:07:34","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T14:07:34","slug":"ticks","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/news\/toolkits\/ticks\/","title":{"rendered":"Ticks Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Bites from ticks can be both irritating and harmful to your health. These arachnids can spread a number of diseases that affect humans. Luckily, there are many ways to\u00a0protect and prevent<\/strong> yourself and your family against tick bites.<\/p>\n

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Enjoy Nature Without the Ticks!<\/h3>\n

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Did you know? Ticks live in the leaves! Staying on the path can help you avoid ticks while on a hike. www.vdh.virginia.gov\/ticks\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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\u00bfSab\u00edas que las garrapatas viven en las hojas de los \u00e1rboles y arbustos? Puedes evitar las garrapatas permaneciendo en senderos sin vegetaci\u00f3n durante la caminata. www.vdh.virginia.gov\/ticks\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Keep the Ticks Off!<\/h3>\n

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Tick prevention starts from the\u00a0<\/span><\/span>ground up! When you\u2019re enjoying nature,\u00a0<\/span><\/span>wearing the right clothes and repellant\u00a0<\/span><\/span>can protect you from tick bites. www.vdh.virginia.gov\/ticks\/<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a1La prevenci\u00f3n de las garrapatas comienza desde cero! Al disfrutar de la naturaleza, usar la ropa y el repelente adecuados puede protegerte de las picaduras de garrapata. www.vdh.virginia.gov\/ticks\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Tick Check!<\/h3>\n

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\u00a0Tick check! If you have <\/span><\/span>been outside, check your whole body\u00a0<\/span><\/span>for ticks. Take them off them\u00a0<\/span><\/span>carefully and talk to your doctor if\u00a0<\/span><\/span>you develop a rash or fever.\u00a0 Learn\u00a0<\/span><\/span>more about the best way to remove a\u00a0<\/span><\/span>tick at\u00a0https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/ticks\/<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a1Mira si tienes garrapatas! Si has estado al aire libre, revisa todo el cuerpo en busca de garrapatas. Qu\u00edtalas con cuidado y si desarrollas una erupci\u00f3n o fiebre, consulta a tu m\u00e9dico. Busca m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n sobre la mejor manera de quitarse una garrapata.\u200b www.vdh.virginia.gov\/ticks\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Don't Let the Tick Get You Sick<\/h3>\n

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Tick Identification Card (8.5 x 11)<\/h3>\n

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Tick Safety Card (5x7)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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