As Montanans look to enjoy the great outdoors this spring and summer, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) and local public health officials urge everyone to follow a few simple steps to prevent tick bites and their illnesses: Limit, Repel, and Inspect.
State public health officials receive an average of eight tick-borne illness reports every year, the most common being Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Tularemia and Colorado Tick Fever.
“The best defense against tick-borne illnesses is by spraying your legs, ankles, pants, socks and shoes with insect repellent,” said DPH...
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