Think ticks need to be attached for 24 to 48 hours to transmit Lyme disease? Think again. Think you’ll feel a tick bite when it occurs? Nope, not going to happen.
My latest project for Healthgrades is a short, 90-second video highlighting some common myths and facts about Lyme disease. Please check it out here. Feel free to let me know what other myths you see floating around the internet (I could only pack so much into 90 seconds, so I know there is much more to say on the subject).
“Promptly remove embedded ticks from the skin with a pair of fine-pointed tweezers; don’t burn them, apply petroleum jelly or essential oils, or try any other trends you see floating around the internet.”
Recently, I talked with Healthgrades for my latest article about 5 Tick Bite Prevention Tips. It’s so important to know how to protect yourself from tick bites and properly remove them if one becomes embedded in you. Just this week alone, I was contacted by five people who acquired tick bites while enjoying their daily lives. Take a few minutes and check out my article.
Prevention is key to avoiding Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections!
