What you need to know about Powassan virus.
across the country, most of which are reported in the northeast and Great Lakes regions during the warmest months , when the creatures are most active and people tend to get outside more., Powassan virus symptoms tend to appear about a week to a month after a person is bitten by an infected tick, if symptoms develop at all. These can include fever, headache, vomiting, and weakness.
include using an EPA-approved insect repellent , staying on paved trails when outdoors, and doing a tick check on yourself and your pets after every walk or activity in a known tick habitat., it is important to remove the tick from your skin as soon as possible. All you need is a pair of fine-tipped tweezers, according to the CDC. Use this tool to grasp the tick, pulling upwards with a consistent amount of pressure.
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