Tick ​​season: what to do?

🌱 Spring is not only about the sun and flowers, but also about insidious dangers. Not only trees wake up, but also ticks - and they are ready to "hunt". Let's figure out how to avoid dangerous bites this season?

🕷 When are ticks most active?

Ticks wake up when the temperature rises above +5°C, which usually happens in early spring. The highest activity is in April-June, and then another peak in September-October.

📌 Where are ticks most often found?

• Forest trails, parks, thickets of grass
• Tall grass, shrubs, damp areas
• Even city squares and lawns

Myth: ticks fall from trees.

Truth: they lie in wait for their victim in the grass at a height of up to 1 m and cling to clothing or skin.

🩸 Why are tick bites dangerous?

Ticks carry dangerous infections that can have serious consequences:

• Lyme disease (borreliosis): the first symptom is redness around the bite, which gradually increases Can cause problems with the joints, nervous system and heart if left untreated
• Tick-borne encephalitis: affects the nervous system, can cause paralysis and even life-threatening Most dangerous in some regions (you can check the relevant areas with a doctor)

❗ Ticks bite painlessly, so you may not even notice the moment of the bite. But after a few days the consequences can become dangerous for your health.

🛡 How to protect yourself from ticks?

• Clothing: long sleeves, light-colored clothing (it is easier to notice ticks on them)
• Repellents: special sprays against ticks
• Regular inspection: check yourself, children and pets after a walk

🔍 Found a tick?

Don't wait - contact an infectious disease doctor !

Self-medication can be harmful to your health.