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Written by Town of Weathersfield   
Thursday, 16 July 2009 11:00

To prevent tick bites:
•    Stay    on    hiking    trails.    Avoid    walking    through    high grass    and    bushy    areas.
•    Use    insect    repellents    that    are    labeled    for    ticks,    but  do  not    apply    them    to    infants.    Follow    the    directions    on the    label.
•    Wear    long    pants    and    long-sleeved    shirts    to    minimize skin    exposure    to    ticks.
•    Wear    light    colored    clothing    so    that    it    is    easier    to    see ticks,    and    tuck    your    pants    into    your    socks.
•    Check    yourself,    your    children,    and    your    pets    for    ticks  daily    and    remove    any    ticks    promptly.    A    tick    may    look ike    nothing    more    than    a    new    freckle    or    speck    of    dirt.

If you find a tick on you or your pet:
•    There    is    no    need    to    panic.    Not    all    ticks    are    infected,   and    in    order    to    transmit    Lyme    disease,    the    infected  tick    must    be    attached    for    at    least    24    to    36    hours.
•    Using  a    pair    of    pointed    tweezers,    grasp    the    tick    by the    head    or    mouthparts    right    where    they    enter    the     
skin.    DO    NOT    grasp    the    tick    by    the    body.    Without  jerking,    pull    firmly    and    steadily    outward.     

Look for signs of Lyme disease:
•    An    early    sign    of    Lyme    disease    can    be    a    rash    which grows,    does    not    itch    and    is    not    painful.        It    generally occurs    two    days    to    one    month    after    a    tick    bite.         
•    Other    signs    of    Lyme    disease    are    tiredness,    fever,  and    joint    pain.
•    Lyme    disease    can    be    treated.
•    If    you    think    you    may    have    Lyme    disease,    call    your   doctor.

For further information call the  Vermont Department of Health 
(800-640-4374 or 802 -863-7240) 
or the Vermont Agency of Agriculture at
802-241-3545

Ticks that can spread
Lyme disease
live in Vermont

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Last Updated on Thursday, 16 July 2009 11:38
 

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