Student Resource: Tick Safety - Self-Check (primary)

1. Select the checkboxes to show that you know some of the places that tick can be found.

in the woods
bushes
under leaves
in water
in cut grass

2. Select the checkboxes to show that you know some of the things you can do to keep yourself safe from getting bitten by a tick.

stay on paths and trails, the middle is best
use insect repellent
wear shoes that don’t show your toes
wear skin lotion so they won’t stick on you
wear long pants when hiking on a trail
3. What should you do immediately if you find a tick on you?

Answers:

Question 1: Check all but “in water”.

Question 2: Check all but “wear skin lotion so they won’t stick on you”.

Question 3: Don’t try to pull it off. Tell an adult who can remove it.