Россиянам рассказали о главных мерах защиты от клещей

Experts are reminding Russians about crucial measures to protect themselves from ticks, especially as warmer weather approaches. Key recommendations include wearing appropriate clothing when venturing into wooded or grassy areas, using insect repellents, and performing regular tick checks on oneself and pets. Prompt removal of any attached ticks is also emphasized as a vital step in preventing potential tick-borne illnesses.

Preventing tick bites is important for public health as ticks can transmit serious diseases like Lyme disease and tick-borne encephalitis.