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Tickborne Diseases of the United States

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How to Prevent Tick Bites

Blacklegged tick

Use repellent that contains DEET, picaridin, or IR3535 and permethrin-treated clothing.
Treat dogs and cats for ticks.
Check for ticks daily.
Shower after being outdoors.

For Healthcare Providers

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Tickborne Diseases of the US: A Reference Manual for Health Care Providers, Fourth Edition (2017) [PDF – 3 MB, 21 pages]

Provides concise, comprehensive, and updated information about the prevention, identification, and treatment of tickborne diseases.

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Page last reviewed: May 22, 2017
Page last updated: August 18, 2017
Content source:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID)
  Division of Vector-Borne Diseases (DVBD)

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