How to protect yourself against ticks, from Harvard Women's Health Watch
Although most tick bites won’t transmit a disease, some can, and there is no vaccine to protect you from most of these diseases. If you spend time outdoors, it’s almost impossible to avoid ticks completely. But you can take steps to lower your risk of getting bitten or of becoming ill. Here are some measures you can take to avoid infection:
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