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Virginia Department of Health Provides Tick Safety Tips

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- Spending more time outside means an increased risk of tick bites, prompting the Virginia Department of Health to share some preventative safety tips. In a recent release, the Chesterfield Health District provided several steps people can take to lower their risk of attracting ticks: When outside, use insect repellent containing DEET, picaridin or lemon eucalyptus -- and always follow the product label instruct…

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Summer walks, hiking and gardening bring a lot of pleasure, but also an increased risk of encountering ticks. Although we most often associate them with the warm months, experts warn that ticks are active all year round - that's why it's important to know how to spot them, remove them and prevent their contact with the skin.

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