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TUCKER COUNTY  HEALTH  DEPARTMENT TICK  ALERT

May 1, 2023
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Recent we have received an increase in reported Lyme Disease cases. The Tucker County Health Department reminds  you  to  be  alert  for  ticks  this summer.   Lyme disease is transmitted by the deer tick.   Most cases develop between April and September,  but  ticks  can still  be active  throughout the winter.   Use insect repellent that contains a 20 percent concentration of DEET on clothes and on exposed skin to prevent tick bites.

 

The CDC says “Before You Go Outdoors”

 

  • Know  where to expect ticks. Ticks live in grassy, brushy, or wooded areas, or  even  on  animals.  Spending  time  outside  walking  your  dog,  camping, gardening, or hunting  could bring you in close contact with ticks. Many people get ticks in their own yard or neighborhood.

 

  • Treat clothing and gear with products containing 0.5°/o permethrin. Permethrin can be used to treat boots, clothing and camping gear and remain protective  through  several washings. Alternatively, you can buy permethrin­ treated clothing and gear.

 

Please conduct tick checks on yourself, pets, and children after being outside; even after being in your own yard.   To safely remove a tick, remove the tick with tweezers.   Avoid crushing the tick’s body while applying  gentle pressure until the tick releases.  Cleanse the area with an antiseptic.   If the tick’s head remains  embedded   in  the  skin  after   removing   the   body,  seek  medical attention. In most  cases, the  tick  must  be attached  for  36 to  48  hours  or more before the Lyme disease can be transmitted. Typical symptoms of Lyme Disease include fever, headache, fatigue, muscle and joint aches, and swollen lymph nodes.  A characteristic “Bull’s-Eye” rash occurs in about 70-80 percent of  infected   persons. Seek  medical  attention  if  you  notice  any  of  these symptoms or if a rash develops.

 

If you are a dog owner, contact  your veterinarian  for information of a Lyme Vaccination. Lyme  disease vaccine is primarily recommended  for dogs that live or frequently  visit areas known for Lyme disease as well as for those living in areas with high potential  for tick exposure.

 

For more information contact the Tucker County Health Department (304)

478-3572 or check out the CDC.gov website.

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