Doctors Warn of Tick-Borne Illnesses In Warmer Months
Medical experts are advising Tennessee residents to take specific precautions against tick-borne illnesses as outdoor activity increases during the spring and summer months. Dr. Samantha McLerran is the Cookeville Regional Emergency Department Medical Director. McLerran said most tick bites do not result in illness. McLerran said the risk of complications from these infections is higher […]
Tick Related ER Visits Up Nationwide, More People Bitten
Tick bites have been a bigger problem than usual this year for emergency rooms nationwide and a Putnam County Ag Extension Agent said the weather may be a factor locally. Ag Extension Agent Wayne Key said the wet spring allowed ticks to populate, and they have acclimated well to the heat this summer. Key said […]
UC Vacationers To Be Aware Of Lyme Disease When Camping Out Of State
Upper Cumberland campers planning vacations outside the southeast need to be vigilant about Lyme Disease. Smith County UT Ag Extension Director Chris Hicks said deer ticks carrying Lyme Disease are uncommon in Tennessee, but can occasionally be found. Hicks said if you get a tick bite, there are signs to monitor for Lyme Disease. “Things like […]
UC Could See Bad Tick Season Based On Local Reports
The anecdotal evidence is pointing towards a bad tick season in the Upper Cumberland. Smith County Agriculture Extension Director Chris Hicks said the office has fielded a number of calls already about tick reports. Hicks said a longer than normal spring is the biggest factor. He said people should know tweezers are the safest way […]
