A 42-year-old member asked:

How to prevent tick bites happening?

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Dr. Jeffrey Jarvisanswered

Dentistry 39 years experience

Stay indoors :): Seriously, the best way is to not go where ticks live. The next best strategies are to wear appropriate clothing...Long pants, long sleeves, hat, and stay on the trails instead of blazing through the brush. You might also consider treating your clothing with a repellent prior to hiking. When you return, immediately launder your clothes, do a visual inspection, and check the dog too.

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Dr. Joseph Bouvieranswered

Pediatrics 27 years experience

Insect repellent : When out in "tick" country, use insect repellent. Most have deet which is a very effective repellent.

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A 44-year-old member asked:

What can I do to prevent tick bites?

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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered

Psychiatry 27 years experience

Tick prevention: Use tick repellent. Do visual tick checks repeatedly & check yourself nude as well. By wearing clothing that is light colored you will be able to see the contrast of the ticks against clothing. Wear long sleeves & pants. Tuck pants into socks & shirts into pants. If you know an area is tick infested - avoid it. Walk down the middle to paths and avoid tall grasses when possible.

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A 21-year-old member asked:

Are there homes remedies to prevent tick bites?

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Dr. Indu Lalanswered

Pediatrics 52 years experience

Yes: Keep grass low , wear long cloths, tick search every night.

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A 47-year-old member asked:

Can you put baby oil in your hair or on your skin to prevent ticks?

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A 51-year-old male asked:

I found a tick between my toes. I dripped some Vodka on the area and removed the tick. Should I take any medication OR see a doctor to prevent me from falling ill? I am selfemployed.

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A 51-year-old female asked:

When i had my first seizure i almost bit my tongue off anyway of preventing this from happening again? It has happened maybe 2or 3 times but notas bad

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A 34-year-old male asked:

My eyes get red often. It's been happening for the last 3 weeks or so. I was in hospital recently with a tick bite. The doctor did give me eye drops but it helps temporarily. I've also been getting cramps in my calves and pins and needles.

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Can sand ticks bites be harmful?

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