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I got bitten by a tick three times. how do i prevent further bites?
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Tick repellent: The best answer is prevention. Avoid walking in tall grass with shorts or sandals. Wear light clothing so you can see them if they do attach to clothing. Use tick repellent if prvention is not helping.
Answered 8/16/2013
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