| Tick bites are not another urban
legend, they can be a travaling nightmare! When the family heads
to the woods, into the great outdoors, there are a few concerns
and precautions you can take. For starters, it’s a matter up putting
the family in long sleeved attire, light-colored clothing coupled
with tightly woven fabric. This gives ticks less area to target
and allows you to see ticks on your clothing.
Use
the other strategies to remain clear of tick bites:
? When walking or riding through a grassy field,
the woods walk in the center of the trail.
? Around the house, keep the lawn mowed, bushes
pruned and the trees trimmed.
? Tick repellents should contain DEET
? Excessive amounts of DEET may negatively
affect the nervous system.
? The tick repellent should be sprayed or applied
to socks, shoes, tents clothing and any bags/ backpacks.
? After a trek through the woods or a couple
of days camping, it is important to thoroughly check the body
for ticks in the hair, in and around the ears, folds of the
body, underarms and the back.
? Remember to check all clothes for ticks and
to wash them thoroughly and immediately.
? Whenever people are bitten by a tick it is
important to remove it instantaneously. The longer a tick has
the opportunity to feed, the higher its chance to transmit its
bacteria to the victim. The most simple way to remove a tick
is by using a set of tweezers. After the tick has been removed
from the body, it is important to discard the tick and then
wash the areas that were in contact with the tick to avoid transmission.
? The best time to contact a doctor after being
bit is if a rash, fever and other flu-like symptoms occur.
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