In the Sverdlovsk region, the number of lice attacks on people has doubled.
In the start of the 2025 season, tick-borne injuries have already surpassed 14,500 victims as reported by the press service of the local branch of Rosproтэбнадзор in Sverdlovskaya Oblast. This figure is significantly higher compared to the previous year, which saw only 8,012 affected individuals during the same period.
Health officials have warned that the early warming in 2025 could lead to an increase in tick population and activity. Tick activity has been found to be highest in cities like Yekaterinburg, Baykalovo, Pwhite, Irtiby, Tabor, and Tuigulym.
The most effective method of protection is vaccination. Vaccinations are being administered for free to MCHS workers, pensioners, students in the first grade, and children over 15 months old. Others can get vaccinated at state hospitals for approximately 700 rubles, though prices may vary by hospital. Private clinics charge anywhere from 800 to 1,500 rubles for this service.
Those planning outdoor excursions, foraging, or gardening should prioritize personal protective gear. Ideally, clothing for a forest hike should include a light-colored hooded jacket with long sleeves and cuffs treated with an acaricidal repellent.
Further details on protective measures in the forest and methods to guard against ticks can be found in our related article.
It is essential to understand the risks associated with tick-borne diseases. Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) can cause severe damage to the nervous system, potentially leading to paralysis and death. Borreliosis (Lyme disease) often results in chronic damage to joints, the heart, and the nervous system, and if left untreated can lead to disability.
To minimize the risk of tick-borne diseases in Sverdlovskaya Oblast or similar regions, follow these protective measures:
- Personal Protection:
- Wear long sleeves, long pants, and light-colored clothing that enables easy tick detection.
- Use tick repellents containing DEET, picaridin, or permethrin on both clothing and skin.
- Check your body, clothing, and pets for ticks after spending time outdoors, particularly in forests, meadows, or grassy areas.
- Vaccination:
- Get vaccinated against TBE if available and recommended for your area.
- Ensure pets are treated with veterinary-approved tick preventatives.
- Environmental Precautions:
- Keep grass trimmed and remove leaf litter around homes and recreational areas.
- Avoid walking through dense brush or tall grass where ticks are more prevalent.
- Prompt Tick Removal:
- Remove ticks as soon as possible using fine-tipped tweezers, grasping the tick close to the skin and pulling upward steadily.
- Clean the bite area and your hands thoroughly with soap and water or alcohol.
- Monitoring and Reporting:
- Watch for symptoms such as fever, rash, or neurological issues after a tick bite and seek immediate medical attention.
- Report ticks and symptoms to local health authorities to help monitor disease trends.
These measures align with general public health recommendations for areas with active tick populations and apply to the 2025 season. If you require the most current local statistics or forecasts, consult local health departments or epidemiological bulletins from Sverdlovskaya Oblast.
- The news of tick-borne injuries surpassing 14,500 victims in Sverdlovskaya Oblast this year is a cause for concern.
- The increase in tick population and activity could be due to the early warming in 2025.
- Yekaterinburg, Baykalovo, Pwhite, Irtiby, Tabor, and Tuigulym are cities where tick activity is highest.
- Vaccination is the most effective method of protection against tick-borne diseases.
- MCHS workers, pensioners, students, and children over 15 months old can get vaccinated for free.
- Others can get vaccinated at state hospitals for around 700 rubles, but prices may vary by hospital.
- Private clinics charge anywhere from 800 to 1,500 rubles for the vaccination service.
- People planning outdoor activities should prioritize personal protective gear, especially clothing for a forest hike.
- Ideally, the clothing should include a light-colored hooded jacket with long sleeves and cuffs treated with an acaricidal repellent.
- Further details on protective measures in the forest and methods to guard against ticks can be found in a related article.
- Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) can cause severe damage to the nervous system.
- Borreliosis (Lyme disease) can lead to chronic damage to joints, the heart, and the nervous system.
- To minimize the risk of tick-borne diseases, follow personal protection measures.
- Wear long sleeves, long pants, and light-colored clothing that enables easy tick detection.
- Use tick repellents containing DEET, picaridin, or permethrin on both clothing and skin.
- Check your body, clothing, and pets for ticks after spending time outdoors.
- Get vaccinated against TBE if available and recommended for your area.
- Ensure pets are treated with veterinary-approved tick preventatives.
- Keep grass trimmed and remove leaf litter around homes and recreational areas.
- Avoid walking through dense brush or tall grass where ticks are more prevalent.
- Remove ticks as soon as possible using fine-tipped tweezers.
- Clean the bite area and your hands thoroughly with soap and water or alcohol.
- Watch for symptoms such as fever, rash, or neurological issues after a tick bite and seek immediate medical attention.
- Report ticks and symptoms to local health authorities to help monitor disease trends.
- These measures align with general public health recommendations for areas with active tick populations.
- If you require the most current local statistics or forecasts, consult local health departments or epidemiological bulletins from Sverdlovskaya Oblast.
- Proper attention to health and wellness issues, including tick-borne diseases, is crucial in various medical conditions, chronic diseases, and respiratory conditions.
- Awareness and prevention are key factors in maintaining health and wellness, especially during environmental changes like climate change, and in managing issues such as mental health, skin conditions, and eye health.
