Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Ticks may be tiny, but knowing how to protect yourself from tick bites and tick-borne diseases can make a big difference. Luis Pantoja and Peyton Einhorn from Quinnipiac Valley Health District join Abbey in studio to share practical tips for staying safe outdoors in Connecticut.
Learn how clothing and tick repellent can help reduce exposure, where to check yourself and your pets after spending time outdoors, and how to safely remove a tick with tweezers. They also discuss black-legged deer ticks, Lyme disease, potential symptoms and why it’s important to monitor your health and talk with your doctor following a tick bite.
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Ticks may be tiny, but knowing how to protect yourself from tick bites and tick-borne diseases can make a big difference. Luis Pantoja and Peyton Einhorn from Quinnipiac Valley Health District join Abbey in studio to share practical tips for staying safe outdoors in Connecticut.
Learn how clothing and tick repellent can help reduce exposure, where to check yourself and your pets after spending time outdoors, and how to safely remove a tick with tweezers. They also discuss black-legged deer ticks, Lyme disease, potential symptoms and why it’s important to monitor your health and talk with your doctor following a tick bite.
Visit nbcconnecticut.com/entertainment/ct-live for the latest in Connecticut lifestyle and local finds.
Facebook facebook.com/NBCCTLive
Instagram instagram.com/nbcctlive
Download the NBC Connecticut app: nbcconnecticut.app.link/NuGsXNFUWGb
