ROANOKE, Va. – If you’ve ever gone for a hike, or just spent some time outdoors, and come back with a pesky tick, you’ve probably been warned about Lyme disease.
Well, health experts are reiterating the importance of checking yourself for ticks this summer.
They say when you come in, do a check of your whole body, especially places a tick could be hiding.
Then, take a shower to get rid of any trace.
“It’s critical that anyone who experiences a rash and a fever in Southwest Virginia get checked by a healthcare professional,” Roanoke City, Alleghany Health District Director Dr. Cynthia Morrow said.
There are a number of tick borne illnesses, so if you get bitten, keep a close eye on any symptoms.
