Protect Yourself Against Tick-Borne Disease

Protect Yourself Against Tick-Borne Disease

Different kinds of ticks present in the U.S. may be infected with bacteria, viruses and parasites that can be transmitted to people and cause at least 10 diseases. While there are treatments approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), prevention is the easiest, cheapest and most effective approach to combat these serious, sometimes fatal diseases. Some disease-bearing ticks are the size of a poppy seed. Steps to prevent infection include: When walking in grassy, wooded areas that are tick-prone, use an insecticide that is effective against ticks and cover up with long shirts and long pants tucked into socks. Read more.