ALBANY – With summer in full swing, public health officials are reminding the public to be vigilant against Lyme Disease. According to a recent report on Time-Warner Cable News, there’s been a sudden increase of the number of Lyme disease cases.
A State Senate task force study cited 462 cases reported though the first week of June statewide and a recent estimate put the number of new cases nationwide at about 300-thousand annually.
Residents are reminded that if you’re going to be in grassy areas you should wear clothing that covers up your skin and also wear tick repellent whenever possible. Officials also say that if you should find a tick, as long as you remove it within the first 24 hours, it’s unlikely you’ll have anything to worry about.
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