97.5 Y Country Medical Minute – Avoid Tick Bites
Warmer weather is right around the corner and most of us will head outdoors to work in the yard, enjoy a relaxing hike, or sit around a bonfire with friends. While you are outdoors, beware of ticks. Ticks are known to carry diseases such as Lyme disease. The week’s Y-Country Medical Minute quickly discusses how to avoid tick bites.
How to prevent tick bites.
- Ticks live in wooded areas, tall grass and leaf piles. Avoid these areas when able.
- When at a park or wooded trail, be sure to stay on the path.
- Wear proper attire when outdoors.
- Long pants with pant cuffs tucked into boots or high socks.
- Long sleeve shirt and tuck into pants.
- Light colors allow you to easily spot ticks on clothing.
- Protect your skin.
- Use repellent that contains 20% or more DEET such as ‘Off! Deep Woods’.
- Protect your gear.
- Spray clothing and gear with a product that contains permethrin such as ‘Sawyer Permethrin Premium Insect Repellent’.
Check for ticks
- Be sure to check gear and clothing for ticks.
- Immediately shower when returning from outdoors.
- Check your entire body for ticks.
Y-Country Medical Minute
Tune in to the Y-Country Medical Minute brought to you by Cassopolis Family Clinic Network every Monday morning at 8:40 on 97.5 Y Country, during the Matt Malone Morning Show.