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National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (U.S.). Division of Vector Borne Diseases. Bacterial Diseases Branch. ;
Description:
Ticks can spread disease, including Lyme disease. Protect yourself: • Use insect repellent that contains 20 - 30% DEET. • Wear clothing that has been treated with permethrin. • Take a shower as soon as you can after working outdoors. • Look for ticks on your body. Ticks can hide under the armpits, behind the knees, in the hair, and in the groin. • Put your clothes in the dryer on high heat for 60 minutes to kill any remaining ticks. CS232422-A
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Environmental Diseases
Lyme Disease/prevention & Control
Lyme Disease/therapy
Occupational Diseases
Tick-Borne Diseases/prevention & Control
Tick-Borne Diseases/therapy

Document Type:
Pamphlet (or booklet) ;
Genre:
Fact Sheet ;
Collection(s):
Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection
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