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What kind of tick is it?

blacklegged tick

Pictures of the most common ticks that bite people.

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A bottle of insect repellent

PREVENT BITES

Avoid ticks on people, on pets and in the yard.

Clipart image showing how to remove an embedded tick with a pair of tweezers.

REMOVE TICKS

Find tips on how to safely remove a tick from your skin.

Medical illustration of symptoms

CHECK SYMPTOMS

Learn about symptoms and when to see a doctor.

WHERE TICKS LIVE

Learn where different types of ticks can be found in the U.S.

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