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Re: Topband: Ticks

To: Michael Walker <va3mw@portcredit.net>
Subject: Re: Topband: Ticks
From: Richard McLachlan <richard@rodsley.net>
Date: Tue, 16 Jul 2019 16:21:10 +0100
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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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