SunScreen and Insect Repellent
Everyone should have access to sunscreen and insect repellent.
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You should apply sunscreen to all exposed parts of the body before exposure to the sun—and then reapply it throughout the day.
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You should apply insect repellent to skin, clothing, shoes, and hats as needed.
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Ticks
Some areas around Martins Cove are well-known for lots of ticks. Some ticks carry harmful organisms that can lead to serious fever and disease. To protect from tick bites:
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Walk in the center of trails, avoiding contact with foliage and brush.
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Avoid wooded and bushy areas with high grass or foliage.
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Wear clothing that covers the arms and legs to help keep ticks away from the skin.
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When walking through low vegetation, you can pull your socks over the bottom of your pant legs to protect against ticks that are in low vegetation.
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Wear light-colored clothing to make it easier to see ticks that you have picked up so you can easily brush them off.
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Inspect your clothing and your body at least daily, especially the hairy parts of your body.
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Use insect repellents that contain at least 20 percent DEET.
A tick likes to bury its mouthparts into your skin. If you have a tick attached to you, contact your Ma, Pa, or medical staff to help you remove it. Do not grab or squeeze the main body of the tick.
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