The Citizen, 2016-06-09, Page 17THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2016. PAGE 17.
HC Health Unit warns of ticks, mosquitoes
As people spend more time
outdoors, the Huron County Health
Unit wants to remind the public to
protect themselves against tick and
mosquito bites.
"With the warm weather here,
ticks and mosquitoes are more
active," says public health inspector
Keshia Hackett. "Our mosquito and
tick surveillance programs are
underway at the Huron County
Health Unit".
Our West Nile virus mosquito
trapping program will commence
mid-June. West Nile virus is spread
to humans through the bite of an
infected mosquito. The easiest way
to prevent infection is to prevent
mosquito bites, especially during
dawn and dusk when many mosquito
species are most active.
The Huron County Health Unit
has submitted multiple ticks this
year for identification. One tick was
identified as a blacklegged tick that
tested negative for the bacteria that
causes Lyme disease. Lyme disease
is spread through the bite of an
infected blacklegged tick. A tick
must be attached and feeding for at
least 24 hours before the tick will
start to transmit the bacteria, so
early detection and removal is
important.
While outdoors enjoying the
beautiful weather, there are some
precautions to take to prevent tick
and mosquito bites:
• Wear light-coloured, long-
sleeved shirts, long pants and closed -
toed shoes
• Use an insect repellent approved
by Health Canada, and always read
and follow the manufacturer's
instructions
Conduct head -to -toe tick
checks. If you find a tick on you,
remove it using tweezers,
grasping the tick as close to the skin
as possible and pulling straight out
slowly but firmly. Place the tick in a
container and bring it to your
healthcare provider or the Huron
County Health Unit for
identification and testing if
needed.
For more information on West
Nile virus and Lyme disease and
ways to protect yourself, visit
www.huronheal thunit. ca
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