Provided by: Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention
CHAMBERSBURG- As schools close for summer break and the season officially begins on June 20, Pennsylvanians are heading outdoors to enjoy the state’s many warm-weather activities. However, the Pennsylvania Department of Health is urging residents to take extra precautions to protect themselves and their loved ones from ticks and tick-borne illnesses like Lyme Disease.
Walk in the center of trails Use EPA-registered repellents containing DEET, picaridin, IR3535, Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus, para-menthane-diol or 2-undecanone
Bathe or shower within 2 hours after coming indoors to find and wash off ticks
Check your entire body for ticks with a mirror after returning from outdoors
Examine your gear and pets to keep ticks from being brought inside
Tumble dry clothes on high heat for 10 minutes to kill ticks on clothing
