4/19/17
by News Department on 04/19/17Tick Season...
With warmer weather in store, so is the risk of a tick bite and possibly lime disease.
The most recent data available from the Department of Health shows 36 cases of Lyme disease in Schuylkill County in 2014.
A report by the Pennsylvania Task Force on Lyme disease and Related Tick-Borne Diseases released in September 2015 reported in the past 30 years statewide, 50,000 to 70,000 people have been affected by tick-borne diseases each year.
To reduce the risk of tick bites: Avoid tick-infested areas, especially from May through July. Use insect repellent containing 10 to 30 percent DEET to clothing and exposed skin. Wear light-colored clothing so ticks can be spotted more easily. And always perform tick checks after being outdoors.
If you find a tick attached to your skin, remove it promptly and seek immediate medical attention.
