Gurye-gun Installs and Operates Tick Repellent Storage Boxes

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yuk Mi-seok] On the 24th, Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do announced that it has additionally installed tick repellent storage boxes to protect residents and tourists from tick-borne infectious diseases.

The tick repellents in the storage boxes are freely available for anyone to use. Previously, they were installed at Osan, Piagol, Bongsan, Hwaeomsa, and Seosicheon walking trails, and this time, they have been additionally installed at the entrance of the Seomjingang Bamboo Forest Trail.

Tick-borne infectious diseases occur when ticks that survive in grass and bushes bite people during outdoor activities. They cause symptoms such as high fever, headache, and chills, and can lead to serious aftereffects or even death.

To prevent tick-borne infections, it is recommended to ▲ minimize skin exposure during outdoor activities, ▲ use repellents without lying on the grass or leaving clothes unattended, and ▲ take a shower immediately after outdoor work. If symptoms such as cold or body aches occur, prompt medical treatment should be sought.

A county official stated, “Before starting outdoor activities or hiking, repellents should be applied to the body to protect against ticks, mosquitoes, and other pests,” adding, “We expect that the installation of these tick repellent storage boxes will help prevent wild tick diseases and tsutsugamushi disease, which are prevalent from spring to fall every year.”

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