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Ticks and Lyme Disease

Hello Pediatrics is Fully Integrated with many Primary Care Providers

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What to Know:

Lyme Disease is caused by Deer Tick bites, most commonly located in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic or Upper Mid-West states.  Ticks are active year-round but often increase activity in Spring and Summer.

  • Deer Ticks are small (the size of a poppy seed). 
  • If you live in a high Lyme or deer tick state, check yourself and children for ticks when coming inside.
  • If you see an embedded tick remove it with tweezers.
  • Wear long pants when hiking in high tick areas such as wooded or brushy areas.
  • Use bug repellent to shoes, socks, and exposed skin in high-risk areas or activities.
  • DEET containing repellants are recommended as an effective repellent for use on the skin.
  • Use 10% DEET for children 2months to 2 years old and 30% DEET in children 2 and above.
  • The American Academy of Pediatrics does not recommend the use of DEET under 2 months of age.
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