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Prevent Mosquito and Tick Bites

 
 
The Basics
Some mosquitoes and ticks carry diseases.
 
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Empty water from unused containers, like buckets or wading pools, outside your home.
 Kids playing in grass

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Start Today: Small Steps
  • Turn your children’s wading pool upside down before it rains.
  • Read the label on the insect repellent you use.
  • Check if you have tweezers in your first aid kit.

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