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Shower within two hours of coming inside

Showering within ~2 hours of being outdoors washes off unattached ticks and is associated with reduced risk of Lyme disease.

Steps

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  1. 01
    Aim to shower within two hours of coming inside.
  2. 02
    Soap and rinse thoroughly; ticks not yet attached often wash off.
  3. 03
    Use the shower as the prompt for a full body tick check.
  4. 04
    Bag worn clothing for a hot dryer cycle.

Wild facts

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