Health Dept reports case of Rocky Mountain ... - McHenry County

Apply insect repellent containing DEET (30% or less) to exposed skin. Follow label
instructions.
Conduct full-body tick checks on family member’s clothing (including underarms,
in/around ears, inside belly button, behind knees, between legs, around waists, and
especially in the hair). Also check any gear taken on outings.
Keep pets out of tick habitats like tall grass/brush. Ask your vet to recommend an
over-the-counter tick killer/repellent. Always examine pets before bringing them inside.
The CDC recommends bathing or showering as soon as possible after coming indoors
(preferably within two hours) to wash off and more easily find ticks.
For more information on RMSF, contact MCDH’s Communicable Disease Program at
815-334-4500 or visit http://www.co.mchenry.il.us/departments/health/Pages/EHtick.aspx.
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