Doctor explains how to protect yourself from ticks at your dacha
Spring and summer are periods associated with the appearance of insects, including ticks.
These pests can live not only in the forest, but also in parks and summer cottages.
Summer residents should remove tall grass, as this is where ticks can hide. RIA Novosti reports details, citing Andrei Tyazhelnikov, a specialist in primary health care at the Moscow Department of Health.
It is noted that in the forest, where there is tall grass, there may be not only ticks, but also snakes. Taking this into account, it is important to use closed clothing and high shoes, and to be careful in such places.
In addition, Tyazhelnikov advised examining your body and clothes after each walk, and looking under your feet.
He noted that in order to prevent unpleasant situations, it is important for people at their dachas to mow the grass.
It is added that vaccination can serve as a preventative measure against tick-borne encephalitis.
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