Mercy Health Urges Bite Precautions as Tick and Mosquito Illnesses Rise From April to October
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Updated · peakofohio.com · Jun 8
Mercy Health Urges Bite Precautions as Tick and Mosquito Illnesses Rise From April to October
3 articles · Updated · peakofohio.com · Jun 8
Summary
Mercy Health warned residents to step up tick and mosquito protection as summer outdoor activity increases and vector-borne illnesses keep rising nationwide.
Warmer, wetter weather has expanded tick and mosquito populations, making them active earlier in spring and later into fall, with the highest risk typically running from April through October.
DEET, Picaridin or oil of lemon eucalyptus repellents, long sleeves and pants, tick checks after outdoor activity, pet checks and removing standing water were among the recommended prevention steps.
Bullseye-like rashes, flu-like symptoms after outdoor exposure, persistent fever, headaches or infected bite sites should prompt quick medical care, which Mercy Health said improves treatment and helps prevent long-term complications.