How to avoid becoming a victim of mites on a picnic?

According to the established tradition for years Russians celebrate the May holidays in the lap of nature. But, going camping, most citizens care only about how to get comfortable, and a square meal, completely forget the basic rules of behavior in the forest area, in particular, ways to prevent encephalitis and borreliosis.

Carriers of these diseases - pliers , Which are activated with the arrival of the May sun. Becoming a victim of these pests, a person runs the risk of permanently damaged, as encephalitis   It paralyzes the nervous system, and Lyme disease   - All the internal organs.
Avoid "natural" hazard will elaborate marching outfit. Despite the heat, your body must be completely covered by clothing, as these insects can crawl through any crack. Wear long-sleeved shirt, pants and shoes, cap or scarf.
Remember that the human head - the most vulnerable area. Find mite   in thick hair is very difficult, so you "missed" a critical moment.

Returning home, carefully inspect your body. Upon detection of the pest drip it with sunflower oil, but it is best to arrange for the insect a "pool." Take the ring firmly attach it to your body (tick should be at the center of an enclosed space) and fill the resulting range of any vegetable oil. Deprived of oxygen, the animal quickly decides to leave the place of deployment.

If you encounter a stubborn fauna, press mite   with a cotton swab soaked in good spirit or cologne, and then gently grab it with tweezers and begins to "twist" counterclockwise. Avoid the rush and sudden movements - the head of the tick should not remain on your body. That is why rip the insect is strictly prohibited.
If the head of the insect you have not dragged, to urgently go to the doctor. Otherwise, you may start the inflammation (in a good, went to doctors had immediately upon detection of the mite).

By removing insect thoroughly disinfect the wound and be sure to wash your hands. Pulling a tick, do not rush to throw his mortal body. Insect need to carry into the laboratory at the City Institute epidemologii and infectious diseases. The review carried out by experts, we will know whether your tick carriers of dangerous diseases.

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