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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 maybe tiny and hard to spot, and they can cause serious illnesses, such as Lyme disease, Alpha-gal syndrome, ehrlichiosis, babesiosis, and 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 climate change and land development. Therefore, it important that people are aware of the threat posed by ticks and the ways people may protect themselves 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.
\nLearn more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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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 after you started to feel sick. Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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