If you're out enjoying the outdoors this weekend, remember to #BeTickAware. Here are some things you can look out for and do to avoid being bitten.

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Be Tick Aware. Where possible: 1. Use an insect repellent that prevents ticks 2. Wear long sleeves and long trousers to prevent direct skin exposure 3. Keep to clearly defined paths and avoid brushing against vegetation 4. Check for ticks on young children, around their heads and necks 5. When you’re back indoors, check for any ticks on you, your children and pets 6. If you find a tick, remove it as soon as possible with a removal device

It's important to #BeTickAware while enjoying the outdoors. Get more info on ticks and Lyme disease in our blog post: https://orlo.uk/j546l #BeTickAware #BeLymeAware

Be Tick Aware. 1. Use a repellent that prevents ticks. 2. Wear long sleeves and long trousers to reduce direct skin exposure 3. Keep to clearly defined paths and avoid brushing against vegetation 4. Regularly check for ticks and brush off any you find immediately 5. When you’re back indoors, check for any ticks on you, your children and pets 6. If you find a tick, safely remove it as soon as possible.

It's important to #BeTickAware while enjoying the outdoors.

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My Lyme Story: Tracey West - Lyme Disease UK There are lots of cases of Lyme disease here in the Southwest. I'm informed it's partly because ticks are more often arriving on migrating birds because of climate change.

LDUK member Tracey West was bitten by a tick. No bullseye rash. Misdiagnosed for months. By the time Lyme was confirmed, it had reached her brain & CSF. Grateful she shares her story to raise awareness. Read: lymediseaseuk.com/2025/06/02/m...
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