As you are out and about this weekend, camping with the family or going on walks on trails or hiking through the wilderness and countryside, be aware that tick season is in full swing and anytime you are out in tall grass or wooded areas, the threat of ticks getting on you is high. Franklin County Health Department Nurse Practitioner, Susan Moore, says it’s important to make sure they stay off to prevent the nasty diseases they can spread:
She adds that removing the ticks quickly reduces the chances of contracting a tick borne illness.
