Experts warn about the risks of tick exposure as temperatures rise, leading to an increase in tick-related illnesses such as Lyme disease. Simple steps to protect against tick bites and prevent Lyme disease are emphasized during the warmer months.
As you lather yourself with tick repellant this summer, it’s worth remembering: There was nothing inevitable about the Lyme epidemic. As @JamesCTobias writes in this classic, the spread of Lyme has everything to do with human disruption of the environment. https://t.co/2IYWY0JCp5
Welcome to tick season, that time of the year when a simple walk in the woods or sprawl in the grass can turn ugly. How did this happen? In this @thenation classic, @JamesCTobias explains how the Lyme epidemic became unstoppable. https://t.co/2IYWY0JCp5
It’s the start of summer season—and with it, the annual ritual of tick checks & Lyme anxiety. But summer didn’t always herald a spike in tick-borne illnesses. For this, writes @JamesCTobias in this @nation classic, we can thank our own human actions. https://t.co/2IYWY0JCp5
As temperatures rise and people begin spending more time outdoors, the risk of tick exposure also increases. We asked experts how people can keep themselves and their pets safe from ticks. Here’s what they had to say. https://t.co/f8TfDGgHpQ
With warm weather comes ticks. Here are 4 common myths about these parasitic arachnids. ⬇️ #LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth #TickTalk https://t.co/wsoMKLR0ZN
Protect yourself and your family from tick bites and the serious illnesses they can cause. Take these simple steps to tick-proof your yard today. Learn more about preventing tick bites: https://t.co/Wxhdnw6AqM https://t.co/witG1lpdPi
Lyme disease is a gift. Ticks are angels sent to us from god https://t.co/dNaBISTVu7
Tick bites can cause serious illnesses including Lyme disease. The good news is that there are a few simple steps you can take to protect yourself and your family from ticks – whenever you’re outdoors. Here’s how: https://t.co/Wxhdnw6AqM https://t.co/wEaa9WwQx7
Bit by a tick? Keep an eye out for Lyme disease symptoms including a bulls-EYE rash, fever, chills, headache, and fatigue. See a provider right away for treatment options. For more information on symptoms: https://t.co/R8soAjExNm #LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth https://t.co/sfyy4yWmC0
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