According to new findings from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Lyme disease is a tremendous public health problem, infecting 300,000 people every year, 10 times more than previously reported. If a tick bite is left untreated, the infection can move quickly to the brain and can result in a high fever (flu-like symptoms), severe joint pain, and neurological problems that are often misdiagnosed due to inadequate testing and research. In fact, more than 50 percent of those with the disease receive a false-negative result from laboratory tests. Ticks are not just warm weather pests anymore. Ticks need two elements to survive: a high humidity environment and a host to feed on. Prevention tips are intended to ensure public health and enjoyment of the great outdoors this fall season: Wear clothing that is treated with permethrin. This is one of the easiest things to do to protect yourself. Dont forget to also spray your shoes, backpacks and other outdoor accessories. Apply a tick repellent on your exposed skin. You can buy insect repellents with chemicals such as IR3535, Picaridin, and DEET, or if you prefer using organics, try essential oils like lemon eucalyptus oil or cedar oil. Keep outdoor clothing outside your home. All other clothes should be put in the dryer on high heat for 20 to 30 minutes. The heat will effectively kill any ticks. Conduct full body tick checks of family members who go outside, both when they return indoors, as well as at night before they go to bed. Be sure to check some of the areas where youre more likely to find ticks: between your toes, behind your knees, in the navel, on your back, and behind your ears. kctv5/story/23840645/tick-borne-disease-alliance-one-of-the-most-authoritative-voices-on-lyme-disease-shares-tips-to-keep-the-public-safe-while-enjoying-the-great
Posted on: Fri, 01 Nov 2013 11:36:38 +0000
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