Active summer tick season brings health risks for children

Active summer tick season brings health risks for children

“Children are at special risk for tick bites because they like to play outside, and they depend on adults to take precautions for them such as ensuring they wear long pants tucked into their socks, and putting on insect repellant,” said Herman-Giddens. They also like to play with family pets, which may bring in ticks from the outdoors, she added."

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