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When should you check your body for ticks after hiking?

As soon as possible after coming indoors.

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  1. As soon as possible after hiking ✔
  2. Only if you see a rash
  3. One week later

Why: Checking right away helps you find and remove ticks before they can transmit disease.

Huh, didn't know that: CDC says to check under the arms, behind the knees, around the waist and in the hair.

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Why did the hiker check for ticks after the hike? He did not want any extra hiking buddies.
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References

Answer: As soon as possible after hiking. Checking right away helps you find and remove ticks before they can transmit disease.

  1. CDC: Preventing Tick Bites www.cdc.gov/ticks/prevention/index.html
    Conduct a full body check upon return from potentially tick-infested areas
    Checked 2026-10-12.

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