State health officials warn if you plan on spending time
outside during this unusually mild stretch of weather remember to use insect
repellents, do tick checks, and take showers after being outside. Ticks live in
grassy, brushy, or wooded areas, or even on animals and spending time outside
walking your dog, camping, or hunting could bring you in close contact with
ticks and many people get ticks in their own yard. Conduct a full body check
upon return from potentially tick-infested areas. Using a hand-held or
full-length mirror to view all parts of your body can aid in detecting ticks
before they bite.
