This is a nice time of the year to take walks in the woods, or in more natural areas (around lakes, or maybe outside your own home). However, when you do, you should be aware of ticks – on yourself and on your children.

Ticks can be tiny, but dangerous.  Some ticks can give you lyme disease.  It’s important to be
aware of the information to avoid tick bites, and what to do if you get a tick bite.

• Information from the US Centers for Disease Control
  Here is their lyme disease information in English, Spanish , and Portuguese
• Tick (carrapato) information – in Portuguese
• Lots of information from Massachusetts Health Services
  – including some videos