Prevention is crucial in reducing the risk of tick-borne diseases. Parents should: - Encourage children to wear long sleeves and pants when in tick-prone areas. - Use tick repellents containing DEET or permethrin. - Perform regular tick checks, especially after outdoor activities. - Bathe children soon after they come indoors to wash off ticks that have not yet attached. - Keep lawns and play areas well-maintained to reduce tick habitats.
