How to decrease risk of Lyme disease?
Posted by Eldon Cook in Lyme Disease Help
In tick-infested areas, people must be informed of the risk of Lyme disease and take precautions to prevent infection. A good knowledge of symptoms and signs of Lyme disease can rapidly detect and treat this disease. Here are some precautions to take:
Contact your local public health to determine if ticks are present in the region, particularly of the species Ixodes.
Wear clothing that covers the skin to prevent ticks grab it as a long-sleeved shirt snug cuffs and long pants walked into stockings or boots.
Use insect repellent containing DEET to repel ticks. Always follow the instructions on the label of the product.
Minimize contact of small grasses and shrubs by moving the center of trails during walks and hikes.
Check that ticks are present under clothing, especially after visiting an area infested with ticks.
Check the skin daily, looking for ticks, such a measure reduces the risk of infection (the tick may take several hours to two days prior to cling to the skin and blood to feed). Carefully check the surface of the body’s, such as armpits, scalp and hair, navel, groin, ears and knees. Also check the skin in children and animals.
Wash clothing and exposed immediately tumble dry, warm air to help eliminate this policy yet.
Carefully remove ticks that have been clinging to the skin with a needle nose pliers (pointed), by standing close enough to the skin to be able to grasp the head and mouthparts of the tick. Slowly pull to remove the tick.
Place the tick in a small container or a ziplock type bag (double) for any analysis. Dead ticks can be submitted in a sealed container containing rubbing alcohol. Bring the tick to the doctor.
Wash parts of the body with water and soap or disinfect once the ticks removed.
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