With the arrival of warmer weather comes more time outdoors and a greater risk of being bitten by a tick. Blacklegged ticks, also known as deer ticks, are the most common carrier of Lyme disease and Anaplasmosis. Ticks typically thrive in tall grass, brush and wooded areas, but deer ticks have been found in every county in the Commonwealth and can live in any habitat.
Common signs of a tick disease include fever, headache, chills and muscle aches. Lyme disease is often characterized by a bullseye-like rash, although Lyme disease may not always present itself with this obvious sign. If you believe you have been bitten by a tick, it is important to speak to a doctor immediately.
To help reduce your risk while enjoying time outdoors:
• Cover exposed skin with lightweight and light-colored clothing. • Avoid tick-infested habitats such as areas dense with shrubbery or tall grass.
• Use an insect repellent containing 20% or more DEET.
• Once returning home, immediately check yourself, children and pets for ticks.
• Take a shower immediately to remove ticks that may be attached to skin.
• If possible, dry clothing and gear in a dryer to kill any ticks. Learn more here from PA Dept of Health.
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