In 2024, more than 900 cases of tick- and mosquito-borne illnesses were reported statewide. To reduce tick exposure, use DEET repellent, check yourself and your children after leaving wooded, grassy, or brushy areas and reduce tick habitats with selective landscaping techniques.
To reduce tick and mosquito exposure, use an approved repellent, such as those with DEET or picaridin, check yourself and your children for ticks after outdoor activities, empty standing water from flowerpots and buckets outside and check your travel destination to identify appropriate prevention methods. Read a news release for more ways to keep yourself and your family safe this Spring and Summer.
April is Tick and Mosquito Awareness Month, and NCDHHS is announcing the return of the “Fight the Bite” campaign to increase awareness about the dangers of vector-borne diseases.
Students in grades K-12 were invited to submit educational posters for the annual campaign contest. NCDHHS, local health departments and K-12 schools will use these illustrations to educate residents about measures they can take to protect themselves. Winners will be announced at the end of April on the NCDHHS “Fight the Bite” webpage.
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