Upper St. Clair School Nurses Send Warning Out About Ticks

Upper St. Clair School District nurses sent an email warning out to parents and guardians this week warning them of tick season.

Ticks are among the most efficient carriers of disease because they attach firmly when sucking blood, feed slowly and may go unnoticed while feeding on their host.

Avoidance is the obvious best protection. Areas to avoid are those that are heavily wooded or have tall grasses or weeds.

Ticks should be removed using the proper procedure as soon as noticed. Consult your physician if a bull’s eye rash or generalized rash or fever develops.

For more reliable information about ticks, visit the CDC or this article with photos of common ticks.

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