Ticks Safety - Newsroom

Bites from ticks can be both irritating and harmful to your health. These arachnids can spread a number of diseases that affect humans. Luckily, there are many ways to protect and prevent yourself and your family against tick bites.

Use these resources to help educate your communities. They are available in English and Spanish.

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Enjoy Nature Without the Ticks!

English

Did you know? Ticks live in the leaves! Staying on the path can help you avoid ticks while on a hike. www.vdh.virginia.gov/ticks/

Spanish

¿Sabías que las garrapatas viven en las hojas de los árboles y arbustos? Puedes evitar las garrapatas permaneciendo en senderos sin vegetación durante la caminata. www.vdh.virginia.gov/ticks/

Keep the Ticks Off!

English

Tick prevention starts from the ground up! When you’re enjoying nature, wearing the right clothes and repellant can protect you from tick bites. www.vdh.virginia.gov/ticks/

Spanish

¡La prevención de las garrapatas comienza desde cero! Al disfrutar de la naturaleza, usar la ropa y el repelente adecuados puede protegerte de las picaduras de garrapata. www.vdh.virginia.gov/ticks/

Tick Check!

English

Tick check! If you have been outside, check your whole body for ticks. Take them off them carefully and talk to your doctor if you develop a rash or fever. Learn more about the best way to remove a tick at https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/ticks/

Spanish

¡Mira si tienes garrapatas! Si has estado al aire libre, revisa todo el cuerpo en busca de garrapatas. Quítalas con cuidado y si desarrollas una erupción o fiebre, consulta a tu médico. Busca más información sobre la mejor manera de quitarse una garrapata. www.vdh.virginia.gov/ticks/