In recent years, more and more attention has been drawn to Lyme, the disease that you can contract after a tick bite. Do you pay little attention to that coverage because you live in the city? Research shows that one in five tick bites occurs in urban areas.
The bites are often contracted in the city park or in the private garden. Nature is nature and you can easily get a tick bite. So even if you've spent time in nature near the city, check your skin. The research shows that ticks in urban areas are slightly less likely to carry Lyme disease.
It is important to take action as soon as possible in case of a tick bite. Read what to look out for and what to do if you discover a tick bite.
