Now that that the weather is nice and you and your children are getting outside, it is important to be aware of the best strategies to avoid tick bites and prevent disease. Please review the advice in the link below to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health for effective strategies. If you have concerns/questions about tick borne illnesses, there are further links on the website or you may call us/email us through Patient Gateway. Remember to do a thorough “tick check” every day your child is outside!
https://www.mass.gov/files/documents/2018/01/02/Preventing.pdf