Tick-borne Illness Precautions – Monthly Tip for Injury Prevention
While ticks are active in the summer, they will search for a human host during the winter when temperatures are above freezing. Taking certain precautions helps reduce risk of exposure to tick-borne illnesses.rashes.
Tips
- Avoid tall grass and dense brush. Wear clothing treated with permethrin and use insect repellent.
- After being outdoors, check clothing and your body for ticks; take a shower within two hours.
- To remove an embedded tick, use a tweezer and pull upward; do not twist. Take a photo of it for identification in case a rash or other symptoms develop.
Did You Know?
We advise employees about ways to prevent and relieve symptoms of work-related bites, stings, and rashes. Refer to this fact sheet to learn about tick-borne illnesses.
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Isabel Pereira, DO, MPH
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