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The smartest defense starts before the bite: wearing long sleeves, using repellent, and checking your body and clothes after every trip outdoors, especially in warmer months.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\">\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1861172\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you do find a tick attached, time and technique matter. Use fine-tipped tweezers, grip the tick as close to the skin as possible, and pull straight out with steady pressure\u2014no twisting, squeezing, or yanking. Then seal it in a bag or container, or flush it away, and watch your body closely. Flu-like symptoms, a spreading rash, or unexplained fatigue after a bite are not \u201cnothing.\u201d They are your cue to call a doctor immediately and insist on being taken seriously.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Living near forests, fields, or even overgrown backyards means learning to treat ticks as more than a nuisance. 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