Tick bite prevention week
Did you know that around 3,000 people a year get infected with Lyme Disease as a result of a tick bite?
This tiny insect can cause great damage to our health - Tick Bite Prevention Week aims to highlight this potential harm.
Lyme disease is the most commonly reported tick-borne disease where typical symptoms include fever, headache, fatigue, and muscle aches. If left untreated the disease can spread throughout the body causing problems to your nervous system and memory.
As the weather starts to warm up the threat of ticks become more relevant and we should begin to be more aware. Protect yourself when carrying out activities in woodlands, moors or long grass areas by using a repellent and covering exposed skin. Additionally, check your clothing and skin closely before you get home.
Learn to recognise what a tick looks like, the correct way to remove them, and the signs and symptoms of an infected bite. Seek immediate medical attention if you have any symptoms.
For further information visit the NHS website