In honor of National Lyme Disease Awareness Month, the Pennsylvania Department of Health has launched a new online dashboard to provide information on tickborne diseases and the prevalence of ticks in the state. According to the dashboard, Pennsylvania is ranked ninth in the country for Lyme disease cases.
The dashboard offers state data on tickborne disease activity, helping residents and healthcare providers stay informed about the risks in their area. The Department of Health is emphasizing the importance of taking precautions such as full body tick checks to prevent the spread of these diseases.
Residents are encouraged to visit the dashboard for more information and resources on how to protect themselves from tickborne illnesses. By accessing this information, individuals can better prepare themselves and take necessary steps to prevent being bitten by infected ticks.
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