As the weather warms up and summer adventures begin, do not forget to protect yourself — not just from the sun but from ticks, too. Carson City Health and Human Services, in partnership with the Nevada Department of Agriculture, has started its first-ever tick surveillance program to help protect our community from tick-borne diseases.

What is the risk?

In Nevada, ticks can carry serious diseases like Lyme disease, Relapsing Fever, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and Colorado Tick Fever. These illnesses can be dangerous and may go unnoticed for years. Common symptoms include:

• Fever or chills

• Muscle aches and pain

• Trouble breathing

• Burning or rash around a bite mark

If you think you have been bitten and notice any of these symptoms, contact a doctor right away. A tick bite may

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