Prevention and Management of Tick-Borne Illness
Publication Date: October 9, 2021
Last Updated: March 14, 2022
Clothing
Long-Sleeved Clothing
Wear long-sleeved clothing when traveling in tick habitat. (U-CBS)
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Tick and Insect Repellents
Deet
DEET is an effective tick repellent. DEET should be reapplied based on the concentration of formulation. (1B)
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DEET can be used in children over the age of 2 months. (1B)
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Title
Prevention and Management of Tick-Borne Illness in the United States
Authoring Organization
Wilderness Medical Society