Protect yourself and your animals
With warm weather approaching, ticks will be at high risk. Ticks can be found in most of the United States and generally in a wooded area, near the ground. People of all ages can be infected. Early detection is vital to avoid sickness. Early symptoms of tick - borne disease may include the following:
* Fever
* Fatigue
* Headache
* Rash
See your physician if any of these sysmptoms develop after a tick bite.
Take these precautions to reduce your risk...
* Avoid areas with lots of ticks
* Apply insect repellant to protect your skin
* Perform routine tick checks
for more information contact www.cdc.gov/lyme
