09/03/2026
🕷️ Camp days, outdoor play…and tick checks!
Summer camps, hiking, sports, and hours spent outside are some of the best parts of childhood but they also mean more opportunities for tick exposure and tick-borne illnesses 👎🏻
One of the simplest things parents can do is make a head-to-toe tick check part of the end-of-day routine, especially for kids coming home from day camp or spending time in wooded or grassy areas.
🔎 Check carefully around the hairline and scalp, behind the ears, under the arms, around the waist, behind the knees, between the legs, and around the ankles. Ticks can be tiny and easy to miss!
Finding and removing an attached tick promptly can reduce the risk of certain tick-borne infections.
And remember: not every tick-borne illness causes the classic “bull’s-eye” rash. If you or your child develops fever, headache, unusual fatigue, muscle aches, rash, or just seems unwell after a possible tick exposure, contact your healthcare provider!! ☀️
