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Green Lakes ranks second on national list for tick-borne illness concerns
WSTM • • health
Key Points:
- Green Lakes, a popular spot for walkers and runners, has been ranked second nationally on a list highlighting concerns about tick-borne illnesses, based on regional Lyme disease data and reports.
- Lyme disease cases are rising in New York State, with nearly 23,000 cases reported last year outside New York City, according to state health commissioner Dr. Jim McDonald.
- Health experts recommend routine tick checks before and after outdoor activities, using repellents, wearing light-colored clothing, and checking children and pets to prevent tick-borne illnesses.
- Local biologist Dave Knable, whose brother had Lyme disease, emphasizes the importance of tick prevention, including protective measures for pets like tick-preventive collars.
- Officials stress the importance of prevention, urging people to be proactive about tick safety before symptoms or illness occur.
