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Topic: Ticks
“For many people, a bite from a mosquito or tick won’t cause much more than an itchy, irritating spot on the skin or sometimes mild, flu-like symptoms,” said Tennessee Department of Health Commissioner John Dreyzehner, MD, MPH. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Tennessee Department of Agriculture reports Equine Piroplasmosis Detected in 17 Horses
EP is a blood parasite that affects equines. Although it can be transmitted through infected ticks, today it is more commonly spread by blood and blood products through the sharing of needles, syringes or improperly cleaned and disinfected dental, tattoo, surgical or blood product equipment between infected and uninfected horses. ![]() Equine Piroplasmosis is an acute tick borne disease of Equids (horses, mules, donkeys, and zebras) with a greater than 50% mortality rate. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Tennessee Department of Health says Stay Safe and Healthy at Upcoming Warm Weather Events“Fight the Bite – Hydrate Right – Respect the Sun’s Might”
Thousands more are expected for Elvis Week in Memphis August 10th through 16th and in Bristol for Bristol Motor Speedway’s NASCAR event August 20th.
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Tennessee Department of Health urges public to protect themselves from Tick and Mosquito Bites
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Consumer Reports Tests Found Insect Repellents That Are Safer, More Effective Than Some Deet ProductsFor the first time, picaridin & oil of lemon eucalyptus products top the ratings
For the first time ever in Consumer Reports tests, the top scorers (Sawyer Fisherman’s Formula & Repel Lemon Eucalyptus) outperformed products that contained up to 25 percent deet, a chemical that can cause serious side effects. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Tennessee Department of Health says it’s Time to Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek and SlideTennesseans Urged to Protect Skin, Eyes from Sun Damage
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Early Squirrel Season Opening at Land Between the Lakes
Hunters must have a valid Kentucky or Tennessee state hunting license for the state in which they are hunting. Hunters age 16 and older must also have an LBL Hunter Use Permit. LBL Hunter Use Permits are available at North and South Welcome Stations, Golden Pond Visitor Center, and wherever Kentucky and Tennessee state hunting licenses are sold. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Tennessee Department of Health says prepare for Ticks in order to Prevent Illness
“If the warmer weather is motivating you to be outside working or playing, just remember ticks can be found out there too, in rural and urban areas alike, and they are always looking for a free ride and meal,” said Abelardo Moncayo, Ph.D., with the TDH Division of Communicable and Environmental Diseases and Emergency Preparedness. “Tick bites should never be taken lightly; they can carry many diseases, including potentially deadly Rocky Mountain spotted fever.” «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Tennessee Department of Health says Don’t Let Pests Prevent Healthy Outdoor Activities
“Outdoor physical activity provides too many important health benefits to be cancelled because of ticks and mosquitoes,” said Abelardo Moncayo, Ph.D., with TDH Communicable and Environmental Diseases and Emergency Preparedness. ”It’s true diseases such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever carried by ticks and West Nile virus carried by mosquitoes can be quite serious. Effective tick and mosquito-borne disease prevention strategies should be part of healthy outdoor exercise and recreation.” «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Tennessee Department of Health states Tick Season arrives Early in Tennessee
Cases of Rocky Mountain spotted fever are up 533 percent compared to this time last year, according to Abelardo Moncayo, Ph.D., with the TDH Division of Communicable and Environmental Diseases and Emergency Preparedness. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
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