Tick bites causes multiple diseases especially Lyme's Disease. 

Around 30,000 infections are annually reported in USA and 3000-5000 in India. 

The most common exposure route is through trekking, gardening, camping or even playing outside, where the chances of being bitten by a Black-Legged Tick is high. 

There are a few ways to protect ourselves from Tick bites:- 

Tick resides in humid and moist environment, so always try to walk in the middle of the trail and avoid trespassing through any thick vegetation. 

Use skin repellents using appropriate chemical insecticide for topical use or infused in clothing; Chemicals includes permethrin, DEET, picardin etc. 

Daily Tick checks via visible inspection at certain body parts like under the arms, in and around ears, inside the belly button, back of the knees, in and around all head and body hair, between the legs and around the waist; Check for clothing and pets as well. 

If a Tick is found attached to any surface, remove carefully with a fine-tipped tweezers. 

Unexpected summer fever or odd rash with a travel history in Tick habitat may be an early sign of Lyme's Disease. Consult a healthcare provider at the earliest. 

Use chemical control agents on pets to control ticks.