Be Ready For Ticks!

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You’re standing at the start of a trail and the sign says —

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What should you do?

There are a few, simple things you CAN do right in this moment to better protect yourself, your family and your pets from tick bites. And, there are several best practice actions to take once you get home, or if you do find a tick, and also before going on your next outside adventure to maximize your protection. If the sign you see looks like this one, you can find out what to do with a simple smartphone click on the QR code.

RIGHT NOW … 3 actions to reduce tick risk


JUST GOT HOME … more steps to reduce tick risk


FOUND A TICK … now what? Follow best practices!


GOING OUTSIDE AGAIN … Be ready for ticks!

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About Be Ready For Ticks!

TickEncounter is proud to partner with Stony Brook Southampton Hospital Regional Tick-Borne Disease Resource Center to help people Be Ready For Ticks.

Be Ready For Ticks is a Just-in-time education approach to tick-bite and tickborne disease prevention. Learning what you can do in the moment–when it’s relevant and can be applied–is especially critical when details matter, as in the case of preventing tick bites or practicing best next actions after a tick-bite is discovered.