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We are taking our kids camping. i worried about ticks. hats, bug spray, what else?. its hot so cant wear that many clothes. i will check for ticks but can you be bit by a tick and not know it, even though you checked?

Q: we are taking our kids camping. i worried about ticks. hats, bug spray, what else?. its hot so cant wear that many clothes. i will check for ticks but can you be bit by a tick and not know it, even though you checked?

: Ticks are quite small. Avoid areas with deer and brush. Use tick repellent. Watch for signs of Lyme disease.

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Ticks are quite small. Avoid areas with deer and brush. Use tick repellent. Watch for signs of Lyme disease.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 7/29/2023

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A member asked:

We are taking our kids camping. i worried about ticks. hats, bug spray, what else?. its hot so cant wear that many clothes. i will check for ticks but can you be bit by a tick and not know it, even though you checked?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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