Saturday, 24 May 2025

Stay safe and protect yourself from ticks

They may be tiny creatures but ticks can seriously impact on your health when left undetected. Ticks can carry diseases such as Lyme disease and tick-borne encephalitis that can affect the nervous system, heart, joints, and even cause cognitive problems. Ticks are most active from spring to autumn and here is what you can do to protect yourself.

✔️ Wear long sleeves and pants when in nature (ideally white)
✔️ Use tick repellents
✔️ Always check your skin after a hike
✔️ Ask your doctor about the tick-borne encephalitis vaccine
 
Stay safe and be tick-aware so you can enjoy Estonia’s beautiful nature with peace of mind.