essential to separate thick hair carefully to see exactly where it connects. After outdoor activities in tick prone areas, carefully check the scalp, hairline, behind the ears, under the arms, around the waist, behind the knees, between the legs, and around the ankles. Finding a tick does not automatically mean your child has contracted a tick borne illness.
Meanwhile, an accidental insect usually does not remain firmly attached. You may find only one, and you generally will not see eggs attached to nearby hair. Therefore, avoid assuming every moving speck
