What Is Tularemia?
8. Prevention
There is no vaccine for the condition yet. However, people can take precautions that will help to decrease the likelihood that they will catch the disease. This includes handling wild animals with care, and avoid consuming animals that appear underweight or ill in some other way. Also, make sure to keep any pets safe from insects like ticks.
Wearing a mask while gardening can help to protect you against inhaling the bacterium. Wearing long clothing will help protect you from insect bites, and insect repellents can also help prevent bites. If you have been in a tick infested area, then you should check your body for ticks as soon as you can.
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