Tick and Lyme Disease Prevention
Tick and Lyme Disease Prevention
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Take Precautions outside:
When walking in the woods all students should wear:
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Long sleeved light colored shirt
· Long pants tucked into socks
· Shoes or sneakers
· Hat
· If desired insect repellent containing DEET (follow all directions)
The deer tick transmits Lyme disease after being infected by a woodland animal. The tick takes 24 hours to transmit the disease so quick removal of the tick is essential.
Early symptoms of Lyme disease are:
Head ache
Chills and fever
Prolonged fatigue
Muscle and joint pain
Bulls-eye rash can (but not always) develop at the site of a tick bite.
You should seek medical attention if you have any symptoms.
For further information on Lyme Disease click the web address below
www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/lymeinfo/index.htm
| School Nurse Home Page | Mission Statement | Physical Exam & Immunizations |
| Medication Policy | Physician Consent Form | Parent Consent Form |
| Illness & Injury | Head Lice Information | Tick & Lyme Information |
