Summer is here, and that means sunny days, time outside, and travel plans. As we celebrate the 4thofJuly weekend, it’s a perfect time to remember to prevent mosquito and tick bites, which can lead to diseases like alpha-gal syndrome, dengue, Lyme, and West Nile virus.
Did you know 31M people living in the United States may experience a tick bite each year? And 3.4M people seek care from a healthcare provider because of their tick bite, including for tick removal. Waiting to remove a tick could increase the risk for tickborne diseases. West Nile virus is estimated to have caused nearly 7 million infections since its introduction to the United States, and more than 3.9 billion people around the world are at risk of getting dengue.
This summer, encourage your friends, loved ones, patients, member, constituents, and colleagues to protect themselves against vector-borne diseases—prevent tick and mosquito bites:
Use EPA-registered insect repellent
Treat clothes and gear like tents with 0.5% permethrin spray
When possible, wear loose-fitting, long-sleeved shirts and pants
Recommendations and content provided by Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, National Center for Emerging & Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, Division of Vector-Borne Diseases.
Summer Safety Tips!
Summer is here, and that means sunny days, time outside, and travel plans. As we celebrate the 4th of July weekend, it’s a perfect time to remember to prevent mosquito and tick bites, which can lead to diseases like alpha-gal syndrome, dengue, Lyme, and West Nile virus.
Did you know 31M people living in the United States may experience a tick bite each year? And 3.4M people seek care from a healthcare provider because of their tick bite, including for tick removal. Waiting to remove a tick could increase the risk for tickborne diseases. West Nile virus is estimated to have caused nearly 7 million infections since its introduction to the United States, and more than 3.9 billion people around the world are at risk of getting dengue.
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