Scouring the body for ticks immediately after spending time outdoors

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Munich (dpa / tmn) – The sooner a tick is removed, the lower the risk of developing Lyme disease. Therefore, you should immediately look for the body in the summer after an outdoor vacation. The German Infection Research Center, which predicts a "tick year", advises

This summer, the risk of being stung is increased. Ticks can also transmit pathogens responsible for a form of meningitis. To prevent the risk of disease, one can and must be vaccinated against the TBE virus. This is especially true for people in southern Germany, where the density of ticks infected with the virus is higher.

Special sprays or creams also protect against leeches. However, at the latest after three hours, the remedy must be applied again to all uncovered skin areas. Natural protection is also provided by long pants and long-sleeved clothes.