May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month. Brenda Frederick from the Central Allegheny Lyme Support Group discusses what Lyme Disease is and how you can prevent it.
Prevention Tips
- Avoid Tall Grass & Underbrush
- Walk In Middle of Trails
- Wear Long Sleeves & Long Pants
- Tuck Pants into Socks
- Treat Clothing w/ Permethrin or DEET Repellents
- Perform Careful Tick Checks
If you or a loved one has Lyme Disease, Central Allegheny Lyme Support Group meets the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm at the Curryville Church Schoolhouse in Curryville.