Complicating matters is the fact that symptoms of Lyme disease can be similar to symptoms of COVID-19.

By being informed and cautious, you’re free to protect yourself.

He recommends long-sleeved shirts and pants.

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You may also want to opt for light-colored clothing so that ticks are more visible.

Then spray your clothing withproduct containing permethrin, which binds to cloth fibers and can withstand several washer/dryer cycles.

Once outside, be aware

Ticks like grassy, brushy, and wooded spaces.

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This is the most effective method, no matter what your grandma says!

Then, clean and disinfect the area and your hands with soap and water or rubbing alcohol.

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You might be able to gauge your risk to some extent just by eyeballing you tick, too.

This is why conducting a timely, thorough check after every outing is important.

On dark skin, it might look more like a bruise.

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This rash usually appears one to two weeks after exposure and persists for about three to five weeks.

If you notice such symptoms, see a doctor.

Later symptoms might include stiffness, tingling in the limbs, severe headaches, painful arthritis, andmore.

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Lyme disease-carrying ticks are most prevalent in the Northeast and the upper Midwest.

If you think you might be at risk, dont wait.

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