Inter-Island Public Health Collaborative, Tick-Borne Illness

The Islands Public Health Tick‑Borne Illness, the Martha’s Vineyard Tick‑Borne Illness Reduction Initiative, a local public health effort to lower tick numbers and reduce tick‑borne diseases through education, advocacy, and community cooperation. Providing guidance on preventing tick bites, including wearing protective clothing, using repellents like DEET and permethrin, and performing daily tick checks.

Offering advice on what to do after a bite, such as prompt tick removal, symptom awareness, and when to seek medical care, as well as links to additional local identification, prevention, and testing resources.

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