How to avoid tick bites | NHS
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that can be spread to humans by infected ticks. Here are some things you can do to avoid tick bites this summer:
keep to footpaths and avoid long grass when out walking
wear appropriate clothing (a long-sleeved shirt and trousers tucked into your socks)
wear light-coloured fabrics that may help you spot a tick on your clothes
use insect repellent on exposed skin
check your skin for ticks
For more advice, visit the NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/lyme-di...