My wife caught Lyme Disease from a deer in Scotland. The main thing to watch
out for is a large red circle about 3 inches across like a bullseye round the
bite site.
Regards
Richard
> On 16 Jul 2019, at 16:16, Michael Walker <va3mw@portcredit.net> wrote:
>
> For Ticks
>
> Make sure you are well covered with normal cloths. It is something to be
> concerned about, but not stressed about.
>
> When you get done, have someone inspect your entire body to see if any
> Ticks are hanging on. The initial bite isn't the bad part, it is the fact
> they can hang on for 2-3 days getting their blood meal. Do NOT crush the
> Tick if you are bit. Just easily remove it.
>
> The Off! people also make a Tick repellent.
>
> This is from our Provincial Health page.
>
> Mike va3mw
>
> How to avoid getting a tick bite
>
> You might be at risk if you live, work in, or visit a wooded area, or an
> area with tall grasses and bushes (including city gardens and parks).
>
> You may also be at risk if you are involved in outdoor activities such as
> hiking, camping and gardening.
>
> You may be bitten by a tick and not even know it.
>
> Here’s what you can do to avoid getting a tick bite.
> Cover up
>
> Wear:
>
> - light-coloured clothing, so it’s easier to see ticks
> - closed-toed shoes
> - long-sleeved shirts
> - long pants, tucked into your socks
>
> Use insect repellent
>
> Use an insect repellent, or bug spray, that says “DEET” or “icaridin” on
> it. Put it on your clothes and exposed skin. Always read the label for
> directions on how to use it.
> Put clothes in the dryer
>
> Kill any ticks that might be on your clothing by putting your clothes in a
> dryer on high heat for at least 10 minutes before washing them.
> Check yourself and your children
>
> After being outdoors, check for ticks on yourself and your children. Look:
>
> - behind your knees
> - on your head
> - in your belly button
> - in your groin area
> - in your underarm area
> - on the back of your body – use a mirror, or ask someone to check for
> you
>
> It’s a good idea to have a shower as soon as you can to wash off any ticks.
> How to remove a tick
>
> Removing a tick is the same for humans and animals. It’s important you do
> not crush or damage the tick because it could cause Lyme bacteria to pass
> from the tick into your bloodstream.
>
> 1. Use fine-tipped tweezers and grasp the tick as close to your skin as
> possible.
> - Do not use a lit match or cigarette, nail polish or nail polish
> remover, petroleum jelly (e.g., Vaseline), liquid soap or kerosene to
> remove the tick.
> 2
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