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Skin should be examined daily for ticks in people and pets who have been outdoors in spring and summer. Attached ticks should be removed by grasping with tweezers close to the skin and pulling gently with steady pressure. Insect repellents containing 20% to 30% DEET (N,N-diethyl-3-methylbenzamide) are effective for preventing tick bites and are safe when used appropriately. Spraying clothing with permethrin also decreases the likelihood of tick attachment.[28]
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