Summer is not only a time of relaxation, the scent of flowers in the air and the singing of starlings at dawn.
It is important to remember that insects are especially active during the warm season. Ticks are among the most dangerous.
At the same time, it is not difficult to "find" ticks. They quickly attack free areas of skin. In addition, they can be a source of dangerous diseases. When bitten, a person can become infected with plague, West Nile fever, encephalitis, tularemia and other diseases.
Dr. Vladislav Zhemchugov spoke about this, writes Nation news .
The specialist also spoke about simple measures that need to be taken to save yourself from these parasites.
He noted that after each walk in the park or forest, you should check your body for bites. It wouldn't hurt to inspect your clothes.
Before going out, you should use tick repellent.
When visiting a forest or park, you should also wear hats.
After each walk, you need to examine your pets.
It is important to take into account that ticks can live in city parks, squares, and can also be found in cemeteries.
