Tick Awareness — Be tick aware
Enjoying the great outdoors?
Six prevention tips from the UK Health Security Agency:
- Use an insect repellent that prevents ticks.
- Wear long sleeves and long trousers to prevent direct skin exposure.
- Keep to clearly defined paths and avoid brushing against vegetation.
- Check for ticks on young children, including around their heads and necks.
- When you’re back indoors, check for any ticks on you, your children and pets.
- If you find a tick, safely remove it as soon as possible.
Additional information
- Source: UK Health Security Agency
- Further details: Scan the QR code provided on the original poster for more information.
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“Poster from the UK Health Security Agency about tick awareness. It shows an adult and a child, surrounded by six prevention tips: use insect repellent, wear long clothing, stay on paths, check children’s heads and necks, check people and pets after being indoors, and remove ticks safely. Includes a QR code for further information.”