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                      About Ticks and Tickborne Disease
                        General information on diseases spread by ticks and signs and symptoms of tickborne disease.
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                      Dec. 11, 2023
                      Preventing Tick Bites
                        Reducing exposure to ticks is the best defense against tickborne diseases.
                      Dec. 6, 2023
                      What to Do After a Tick Bite
                        Steps to take after a tick bite including removing a tick and watching for signs and symptoms.
                      Jan. 3, 2024
                      Tick Lifecycles
                        Ticks require blood meals at each stage of life to survive.
                      Dec. 6, 2023
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                  Dec. 6, 2023
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                  Tick Bite Bot
                    Tool to assist people in removing attached ticks and seeking health care when appropriate.
                  May 14, 2024
                  Tick Bite Data Tracker
                    Information on the use of syndromic surveillance data for tickborne disease surveillance.
                  Jan. 19, 2024
                  Communication Resources
                    CDC has developed tools to help state and local health departments prevent tickborne disease.
                  Feb. 20, 2024
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