Indiana health officials are urging residents to take precautions against ticks, which are currently active across the state. Ticks can transmit serious illnesses such as Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Public health experts recommend avoiding tick-prone areas like grassy or wooded regions and treating clothing and footwear with products like permethrin—while avoiding direct skin contact. Once indoors, check yourself and pets for ticks. If one is found, carefully remove it with tweezers, grasping both the body and head to avoid pushing it deeper into the skin. Health official advise against using home remedies like nail polish or matches. If you develop symptoms after a tick bite, seek medical attention immediately.
