The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has said that not taking a shower after coming from outside might put people at the risk of contracting various diseases. The federal agency has warned that people should never avoid a shower after coming from outside due to the fear of ticks. Experts have said that if people who have been spending a lot of time outside should take bath as soon as they come in. The CDC has said that taking bath within two hours of coming in has been proved to be effective in reducing the risk of other tick-borne ailments. Health experts have said that bathing can wash off unattached ticks and shower time can be utilized to do a full-body tick check. As per the guidelines of the agency, people should rigorously clean their hair, ears, belly buttons, underarms, groin, waist, and under-knee areas. The health agency has said that though it is not a bad idea to take a shower after coming from outside, people should mandatorily take bath if they are coming from tick-infested areas. Experts from the CDC have said that usually ticks are found in grassy, brushy, or wooded areas, but they can be seen in certain types of animals as well. They have said that many people contract ticks by just being in their backyards or neighborhood. There are some parts of the United States that are more susceptible to ticks. Tick Bite Data Tracker of the CDC has revealed that the Northeast region of the US is most affected by ticks. This area has witnessed the highest number of emergency department visits for tick bites. Experts have said that nearly 108 visits out of 100000 emergency visits are linked to tick bites. The Northeast part of the US consists of states such as New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, New York, New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut, and Maine.
The CDC has said that tick bite can result in various kinds of tick-borne ailments such as Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Tularemia, Colorado tick fever, Anaplasmosis, and Powassan virus infection. Health experts from the federal agency have said that all these diseases usually have the same signs and symptoms such as fever, chills, aches, pain, and rashes; therefore, they are easy to diagnose. They have claimed that early interventions and diagnoses can reduce the risk of severe complications linked to these diseases. Experts from the CDC have advised people to get in touch with their health care providers if they see any sign of being bitten by a tick or they suffer from any of these symptoms. On the other hand, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported that at least seven states in the US are affected by mosquitoes that carry a disease, which can paralyze people. Mosquito bites can lead to many deadly diseases such as malaria, Zika virus, and West Nile virus. As per the latest report, around seven states have been identified with the West Nile virus. In four of these states, people have been infected with the virus. Experts have said that states such as Arizona, Arkansas, Iowa, New York, Massachusetts, and Illinois have been affected by mosquitoes that can cause paralyzing diseases to people.
The CDC has reported that Arizona, Arkansas, Iowa, Illinois have reported confirmed cases of West Nile virus in humans. The Colorado Health Department has claimed that due to hot weather and rain, mosquitoes are more prevalent this year. Experts have said that the West Nile virus has been identified in Colorado for the first time this season. In New York, health officials have claimed that two sets of mosquitoes have been tested positive for the West Nile virus. This is the time of the year, health experts expect to witness usually an increase in West Nile virus activity. Health officials have said that people should avoid being outside during night dawn or early morning and protect themselves from mosquito bites. They should wear long-sleeved clothes and use mosquito repellent while going out. As per the CDC experts, people who are above 50 years are at a higher risk of developing severe disease. They have warned that the West Nile virus can result in neurological issues and mild flu-like symptoms such as fever, body aches, nausea, and headaches. In severe cases, it can lead to swollen lymph glands and skin rashes as well. Many health experts have said that mosquito bites and being infected with the West Nile virus are interlinked. In 2020, during the time when the COVID19 pandemic has hit the world, there have been only eight reported cases of West Nile Virus due to limited outdoor activity, stay-home order, and nationwide lockdowns. Health officials have said that as people have come back to their normal routine after vaccination, they need to be more vigilant about their personal hygiene and outdoor visits to avoid these tick-borne and mosquito-borne ailments.
