In honor of National Lyme Disease Awareness Month, the Pennsylvania Department of Health has launched a new online dashboard to provide residents and healthcare providers with valuable information about tickborne diseases. This dashboard not only identifies areas where ticks are prevalent but also displays the most recent state data on tickborne disease activity. If you find yourself in a wooded area with tall grass or lots of leaves, you are at a higher risk of encountering ticks.
Pennsylvania is currently ranked ninth in the nation for Lyme disease, which is the most commonly reported tickborne illness. The health department advises taking precautions such as conducting a thorough tick check on your body after spending time outdoors. To access more information on the dashboard, visit the provided link.
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