Re-Release: 6 Tips & Tricks for Avoiding Ticks

About this episode

A pediatrician shares 6 tips for parents to protect their children from tick and mosquito bites.

Note:This is a re-release of a previously released episode from 2025. Mosquito and tick bites are usually just a nuisance, but in some cases, they may also transmit disease. A pediatrician offers parents 6 ways to combat these bugs. Read the full story on Health Lab . Episode Transcript For more on this story and for others like it, visit the Health Lab website where you can subscribe to our Health Lab newsletters to receive the latest in health research and information to your inbox each week. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network , and is produced by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. You can listen to Health Lab wherever you get your podcasts. All Health Lab content including health news, best practices and research insights are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical guidance. Always seek the advice of a health care provider for questions about your health and treatment options. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Topics covered

• ticks
• mosquitoes
• pediatric health
• disease prevention

Keywords

• health
• summer
• parenting
• outdoor safety

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