[blparent] Finding ticks on kids nonvisually?

[Sameer Doshi]

I have a dog with long fur.  To check her for ticks we run our hands along
her fur feeling for bumps.  The only time we've found a tick it felt like a
scab.   This method is quick and if you're applying sunscreen you're
already using this method.   Don't forget to check your son's head (ticks
can fall out of trees).

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On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 3:26 PM, Melissa Ann Riccobono
<melissa at riccobono.us>wrote:

> Thanks so much for this advice. This is a great starting place!
> Melissa
>
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> From: blparent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lisamaria
> Martinez
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> From my campy friends, I'm told they can be a little tender at times and
> other times you can't even tell. So I think asking if Austin has any tender
> spots is a good way to start. Otherwise, I do believe the ticks will be an
> unexpected lump under the skin--usually in warm areas of the body.
>
> But perhaps someone who has actual experience can give you better ideas.
>
> LM
>
> On 7/9/13, Melissa Ann Riccobono <melissa at riccobono.us> wrote:
> > Hello everyone,
> >
> > Our son, Austin, is at a nature day camp this week. He is having tons
> > of fun, but this morning he told me that his counselors told him to
> > have his parents check him for ticks each night when he comes home.
> > This makes sense to me, but I admit this is something I have never
> > done before. Is there a way to check nonvisually for a tick on your
> child?
> >
> > Thanks for any thoughts.
> >
> > Melissa
> >
> > P.S. We certainly have sighted friends/neighbors who can help with
> > this, but I was curious if this is something Mark and I could do
> > ourselves.
> >
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