Preventing Flea Bites

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Use the 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.

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Current as of: March 20, 2017

Author: Healthwise Staff

Medical Review: William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine & H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine

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