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DELAWARE \u2014 <\/strong>With tick activity now at its peak, Delaware health officials are urging the public to stay alert and take steps to prevent bites that could lead to serious illness. According to the Division of Public Health, 344 Lyme disease cases were confirmed in the state last year. The illness is spread by blacklegged ticks, often called deer ticks, which are active during warmer months.
Early symptoms include fever, chills, and fatigue, but if untreated, the disease can lead to lasting joint pain or neurological issues. Officials say the lone star tick is the most frequently encountered species in Delaware. While it doesn\u2019t carry Lyme disease, it can transmit other infections such as ehrlichiosis, which also causes flu-like symptoms and may become severe without medical care.
To stay safe outdoors this season, experts recommend wearing long sleeves and pants, preferably tucked in to reduce exposed skin. Light-colored clothing can help make ticks easier to spot. Walkers and hikers should stick to the center of trails and avoid brush, tall grass, and leaf piles.
Repellents with at least 20 percent DEET, picaridin, or oil of lemon eucalyptus are recommended. After spending time outside, people should check themselves and their pets carefully for ticks and shower promptly. Homeowners can help reduce ticks by mowing often, clearing leaves, and adding gravel or wood chips between lawns and wooded areas. Ticks should be removed gently with tweezers as soon as they are found.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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DELAWARE \u2014 With tick activity now at its peak, Delaware health officials are urging the public to stay alert and take steps to prevent bites that could lead to serious illness. According to the Division of Public Health, 344 Lyme disease cases were confirmed in the state last year. 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