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    Preventing Flea Bites

    Preventing Flea Bites



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    Use to following measures to reduce the chance of flea bites:

    • Treat animals for fleas.
    • Do not let pets sleep on your bed.
    • Vacuum rugs daily.

    You may need to exterminate the house or kennel area if infested with fleas. You may need to contact a professional exterminator.




    By: Reference Healthwise Staff Last Revised: Reference October 14, 2011
    Medical Review: Reference William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine
    Reference H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine


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