My wife caught Lyme Disease from a deer in Scotland. The main thing to watch out for is a large red circle about 3 inches across like a bullseye round the bite site.
Regards Richard > On 16 Jul 2019, at 16:16, Michael Walker <va...@portcredit.net> wrote: > > For Ticks > > Make sure you are well covered with normal cloths. It is something to be > concerned about, but not stressed about. > > When you get done, have someone inspect your entire body to see if any > Ticks are hanging on. The initial bite isn't the bad part, it is the fact > they can hang on for 2-3 days getting their blood meal. Do NOT crush the > Tick if you are bit. Just easily remove it. > > The Off! people also make a Tick repellent. > > This is from our Provincial Health page. > > Mike va3mw > > How to avoid getting a tick bite > > You might be at risk if you live, work in, or visit a wooded area, or an > area with tall grasses and bushes (including city gardens and parks). > > You may also be at risk if you are involved in outdoor activities such as > hiking, camping and gardening. > > You may be bitten by a tick and not even know it. > > Here’s what you can do to avoid getting a tick bite. > Cover up > > Wear: > > - light-coloured clothing, so it’s easier to see ticks > - closed-toed shoes > - long-sleeved shirts > - long pants, tucked into your socks > > Use insect repellent > > Use an insect repellent, or bug spray, that says “DEET” or “icaridin” on > it. Put it on your clothes and exposed skin. Always read the label for > directions on how to use it. > Put clothes in the dryer > > Kill any ticks that might be on your clothing by putting your clothes in a > dryer on high heat for at least 10 minutes before washing them. > Check yourself and your children > > After being outdoors, check for ticks on yourself and your children. Look: > > - behind your knees > - on your head > - in your belly button > - in your groin area > - in your underarm area > - on the back of your body – use a mirror, or ask someone to check for > you > > It’s a good idea to have a shower as soon as you can to wash off any ticks. > How to remove a tick > > Removing a tick is the same for humans and animals. It’s important you do > not crush or damage the tick because it could cause Lyme bacteria to pass > from the tick into your bloodstream. > > 1. Use fine-tipped tweezers and grasp the tick as close to your skin as > possible. > - Do not use a lit match or cigarette, nail polish or nail polish > remover, petroleum jelly (e.g., Vaseline), liquid soap or kerosene to > remove the tick. > 2 _________________ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband Reflector