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Tick Prevention<\/a> I found a tick!<\/a>
\nInformation for Healthcare Providers<\/a> Handouts & Social Media Toolkit<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Tiny and hard to spot, ticks can cause serious medical problems<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Some ticks can be tiny and hard to spot, and they can cause serious illnesses, such as Lyme disease, Alpha-gal Syndrome, ehrlichiosis, babesiosis, or Rocky Mountain spotted fever.<\/p>\n

Ticks have become common in Virginia and can be active on warm days at all times of the year for a variety of reasons including suburbanization, the abundance of deer in suburban forests, as well as a changing climate. Therefore, it important to be aware of the threats posed by ticks and know the ways you can protect yourself from these tiny creatures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Steps to Stop the Tick<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Tick Prevention<\/a><\/h3>\n

Stop the Tick!
\nHow do I prevent tick illnesses? <\/strong>
\nProper tick prevention tips for people, children, and pets.
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Tick Removal<\/a><\/h3>\n

I found a tick!
\nWhat do I do next?<\/strong>
\nLearn more on how to safely remove a tick from your skin.
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Tick Identification<\/a><\/h3>\n

I found a tick!
\nWhat species is it?<\/strong>
\nInformation to identify the species of tick that has bitten you and which life stage it might be.
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Tick Illnesses<\/a><\/h3>\n

I found a tick!
\nWhat illnesses can ticks cause?<\/strong>
\nInformation about tick-borne medical problems.
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If you think you may be sick from a tick bite<\/strong>, contact your healthcare provider as soon as possible and tell them about any recent tick bites or time spent outdoors. Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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