Brought to you by WBIW News and Network Indiana
Last updated on Monday, May 22, 2017
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana health officials are urging caution as peak tick season approaches, a time during late spring and early summer when the disease-spreading creatures tend to be most active.
The Indiana State Department of Health says anyone spending time outdoors -- particularly in wooded and grassy areas -- should use insect repellent containing DEET or picaridin.
Long-sleeve shirts and long pants should be worn. Shirts should be tucked in and pant legs should be tucked into socks as an added precaution.
Ticks can spread Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
Health officials say there were more than 200 cases of tick-borne illnesses reported in 2016.
Online: www.StateHealth.in.gov
1340 AM WBIW welcomes comments and suggestions by calling 812.277.1340 during normal business hours or by email at comments@wbiw.com
© Ad-Venture Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved.