In light of this, the Internal Health (IH) has issued its annual spring tick warning. Ticks are small insects that bite and feed on the blood of humans and animals and can sometimes transmit diseases. According to the IH, tick bites are usually not severe, but can cause temporary muscle weakness and paralysis if attacked for several days.

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Signs of tick-borne infections include fever, headache, muscle aches, and rash. Symptoms usually subside as soon as the tick is removed from the skin. Interior Health says that while ticks are common throughout the interior of BC, most are wood ticks, which do not carry Lyme disease. However, the wick of the wood can transmit other diseases, such as spotted fever to Rocky Mountain, although the IH says this is rare. The story goes on under the ad Lyme disease ticks are more easily found on the South Coast. Lyme disease can cause pain, memory problems and fatigue. The most common symptom is a target-shaped rash around the bite site. Trending Stories

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To avoid ticks, stay on clean paths, put on your trouser legs and check on your pets. “There are easy things you can do to protect yourself from ticks, such as getting covered before you go out and checking for ticks when you return from a walk, hike or bike ride,” she said. Fatemeh Sabet, internal health practitioner. “Most tick bites do not lead to disease. However, any tick bite should be cleaned because infection can occur whenever there is a break in the skin. The story goes on under the ad If you find a tick, use tweezers to catch it. Then, without tightening it, pull it straight out. After removal, clean the area with soap and water. For more information on stings, visit HealthLinkBC. 5:51 Westport resident shares her experience with ticks and chronic lyme disease Westport resident shares her experience with ticks and chronic lyme disease – May 7, 2021 © 2022 Global News, part of Corus Entertainment Inc.