Quick Facts . . .
- Ticks are not insects. They are actually arachnids like scorpions, spiders and mites.
- Ticks are among the most efficient carriers of disease because they attach firmly when sucking blood, feed slowly and may go unnoticed for a considerable time while feeding.
- Ticks wait on the tips of grasses and shrubs and then crawl onto humans or animals when they walk by.
- The best way to protect yourself against tick-borne illness is to avoid tick bites.
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Podcasts
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Lawn Care Safety
Listen (:60)
As you clean up your yard and manicure your lawn, remember to keep safety a top priority.
Created: 6/30/08 |
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Discourage Rodents and Snakes
Listen (:60)
Debris piled in a yard is not only unslightly, it can become a haven for disease-carrying rodents and snakes.
Created: 6/16/08 |
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Eliminate Mosquito Habitat
Listen (:60)
Protect yourself from mosquito bites by covering up and by eliminating their habitat.
Created: 6/9/08 |
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Avoid Drownings
Listen (:60)
Protect your loved ones against drownings with simple safety tips.
Created: 5/26/08 |
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Safe and Healthy Swimming
Listen (:60)
Avoid recreational water illnesses by following safe and healthy swimming practices.
Created: 5/19/08 |
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Avoiding Ticks
Listen (:60)
Keep your skin covered and avoid dense brush. Hear other tips to avoid tick bites.
Created: 5/12/08 |
Archive
 Ground-level Ozone: What can I do?: You can take small steps today to reduce ground-level ozone in our community. (:60)
Ground-level Ozone: Why should I care?: It can worsen asthma, irritate the lungs and have other negative impacts on your health. (:60)
Ground-level Ozone: What is it?: It's produced when pollutants combine with sun and heat, and has a negative impact on our health. (:60)
Reducing Stress: Stress has a significant impact on our physical and mental health. (:60)
Sexual Health: Nearly half of US residents will get a sexually transmitted disease at some point in their life. (:60)
Childhood Immunizations: Vaccinations against 13 vaccine-preventable diseases help protect your child and our community. (:60)
Basic Disease Prevention: Handwashing, adequate sleep, healthy food choices and a physically active lifestyle help prevent the spread of disease. (:60)
Health Screenings: Regular medical screenings identify problems and risk factors early in order to reduce risk of disease. (:60)
Healthy Heart: Improve your heart health by lowering your risk factors. (:60)
Ready in 3 - Emergency Kits: Three simple steps improve your chances of surviving disasters. (:60)
Remember the Ice Storm: Two ice storms in the last two years remind us to be better prepared. (:60)
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