Tick-Borne Disease Awareness and Prevention

The video tutorial explains ticks, small arachnids related to spiders, and their behavior. It covers how ticks bite and feed on blood, often unnoticed due to their numbing saliva. While most tick bites are harmless, some can transmit diseases like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. The video provides guidance on safely removing ticks using tweezers and emphasizes the importance of monitoring bites for symptoms. Prevention tips include wearing protective clothing and using insect repellent. The video concludes with trivia about tick species and encourages safe outdoor exploration.

What are ticks closely related to?

• Worms

• Spiders

• Mammals

• Insects

How do ticks manage to feed on their hosts without being noticed?

• They are too small to feel

• They camouflage with the skin

• They feed only at night

• They inject a numbing agent

What is the first step in safely removing a tick?

• Use petroleum jelly

• Grasp it with tweezers

• Burn it off with a match

• Twist it off with fingers

What should you do after removing a tick?

• Apply ice to the area

• Cover it with a bandage

• Ignore the bite area

• Wash and disinfect the area

Which symptom is NOT associated with tick-borne diseases?

• Fever

• Headache

• Cough

• Muscle aches

What clothing choice can help prevent tick bites?

• Tucking pants into socks

• Wearing sleeveless shirts

• Wearing sandals

• Wearing shorts

Which insect repellent ingredient is recommended to deter ticks?

• Citronella

• Lavender

• DEET

• Eucalyptus

Where should you check for ticks after being outdoors?

• On your scalp and behind ears

• Only on your arms

• Only on your legs

• On your back

How many tick species are found in the continental United States?

• 50

• 500

• 90

• 200

What is the best way to deal with ticks?

• Avoid going outdoors

• Only worry about them in summer

• Use insect repellent and check for ticks

• Ignore them