Let’s Talk About Tick Safety!

One of the best parts of summer is enjoying the outdoors, but ticks can pose a risk while exploring woods and fields. These tiny insects can attach to skin and cause rashes, chills, and muscle pain. At Scioto Urgent Care, we recommend preventive steps like wearing protective clothing, using insect repellent, and checking for ticks after outdoor activities. For more information, contact us or schedule an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 4760 Sawmill Road Columbus, OH 43235.

One of the best parts of summer is getting outside and exploring nature. Getting into the woods, finding solitude and admiring plant and animal life is fantastic. But, in the woods and fields lurk certain challenges that you should at least be aware of. Among them, ticks.

Ticks are tiny insects that attach to skin and can transmit disease and pain. Among the symptoms you might encounter are rashes, chills, muscle pain and other infrequent reactions. What can you do to prevent a tick? Here are our suggestions:

• Use repellant (20-30% DEET)
• Clothing containing permethrin
• Bathe or shower when you arrive home
• Conduct a full body check
• Examine clothes & pets

For more information, visit the CDC’s fantastic Tick Prevention resource.