Tick season: how to avoid getting infected with encephalitis?

      With the arrival of warmth, when the air warms up above +5 degrees, ticks come out of hibernation. They do not fall from trees, as is commonly believed, but wait for us in the grass and on the branches of trees. With the arrival of warmth, when the air warms up above +5 degrees, ticks come out of hibernation. Their main goal is to feed, and both animals and humans are suitable for this. This year, according to epidemiologists' forecasts, tick activity will be high. The danger comes not so much from the bites themselves, but from the diseases that these insects carry. Specialists remind us: the symptoms of borreliosis in the early stages can easily be confused with a common cold — weakness, body aches, fever. A characteristic sign is the appearance of a red ring-shaped spot at the site of the bite. However, encephalitis can lead to the most severe consequences — from paralysis to disability. Therefore, doctors insist: the best protection is vaccination. If a tick is found on the body, specialists strongly recommend visiting a clinic. During the danger season, remember the protective measures – this includes wearing appropriate clothing, using insect repellent, and regularly checking your body.

      Elvira Shabrina

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