Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever RMSF Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever RMSF RMSF is spread through the bite of a tick that has the germ RMSF cannot spread person to person RMSF can be stopped if we work together ID: 713445
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Tribal contact information:
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF)Slide2
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF)
RMSF is spread through the bite of a tick that has the germ
RMSF cannot spread person to person
RMSF can be stopped if we work together!
Let’s Kick Ticks to Stop RMSF!Slide3
Tick Life Cycle
Feed
and Grow
Feed and Grow
Hatch
Feed, Grow, Lay EggsSlide4
I’m the Brown Dog Tick and I….
live in hot climates
need
a dog to find a
mate
feed on dogs in all
3 life stages feed on humans
hide in walls, stucco, cracks, carpet, and crevices
c
an live outdoors or indoors (as long as
there are
dogs)
Brown Dog Tick
Actual tick size in palm of handSlide5
Your Dog and RMSF
You can't get RMSF from your dog - only from
TICKS
RMSF can make dogs sick as well!
RMSF ticks like to feed on dogs
Free-roaming dogs can spread ticks into nearby homes and yardsNew
puppies attract more ticksSlide6
Prevention Begins
with YOU!
USE
Insect Repellent (DEET) to keep ticks from biting
SPRAY
pesticides in your yard
ALL
summer
TREAT
your dogs for ticks using tick-killing COLLARs, shampoos, and medicines
REMOVE
old furniture, mattresses and trash from the yard
CHECK
yourself, your children and your dogs every day
S
calp
Behind the ears
Groin
Back of Knee
Back of NeckSlide7
How can you help your dog? Remember to SPAY and NEUTER!
One unneutered male dog
+
One
unspayed
female dog
1 year = 16 dogs
2 years = 128 dogs
3 years = 512 dogs
4 years = 2,408 dogs
5 years = 12,288 dogs
6 years = 67,000 dogs
Helps dogs
live
longer
, healthier
life
Prevents
dogs from getting sick from some diseases
Reduces dangers of multiple pregnancies
Reduces risk of roaming
Reasons to Spay or NeuterSlide8
Prevent Ticks on Your Dog
Tick collars can protect dogs from ticks
Some top-spot treatments and tick powders can also work
Collar all dogs in your yard
Follow package directions to decide when the collars need to be changed
Check your dogs for ticks regularlyPROTECT YOUR DOG!Slide9
Ticks on Dogs
Where to look:
Inside the ears
Between the toes
In the armpits
On the bellySlide10
Yard Treatments
Treating your yard once a year is NOT enough
Yards need regular treatments in summer months
Killing ticks in your yard means:
Fewer ticks to bite dogs
Fewer ticks to bite humansYou can buy your own safe products Handouts available about locally-available tick control products
May
June
July
August
Four times a Summer!Slide11
Liquid
Granules
Pros
Cons
Pros
ConsInstantly
activeYou may have to mixNo mixing
Must wet to use
Can treat vertical surfaces
Heavy (water)
Lighter (no water)
Can’t treat vertical surfaces
Some products may
be able to use indoors (read carefully)
Best for vegetative
soilNo indoor useCan be used on any surface and is safe once it is dry
Can be affected by weather (Wind, rain, etc.)
If you’re going to purchase and apply your own pesticides, be sure to follow the directions and read the safety information carefully.
Important Tips:
Buy ready-to-spray products
Read safety information on the label before applying pesticide
Follow
the directions on the product
Be aware of where you put product
Do not let kids play with products Slide12
Spray Here
Spray Here
Spray HereSlide13
STEPS TO REMOVE A TICK
1. Use tweezers to grasp the tick as close to the skin as possible.
3. Make sure all of the tick was removed from the skin. If any parts remained, remove them.
4. Wash the bite with soap and water, or disinfect the area with rubbing alcohol.
Important: If you have a tick bite and get fever and headache 2-14 days afterwards, go see your doctor as soon as possible!
2. Gently pull the tick straight upwards, using steady and even pressureSlide14
Options:
Put it in alcoholPut it in a sealed bag or containerWrap
it tightly in
tape
Flush it down the toiletDON’T crush a tick with your fingers
How to dispose of a live tickSlide15
It can be hard to know when people have RMSF. They might have:
Fever or chills
Headache
Body aches
Nausea or vomiting Lack of appetiteRash
If you have a fever for 2 or more days, go to a doctor!
What does RMSF illness look like?Slide16
What
happens if the
doctor
suspects RMSF?
You will get a medicine called
doxycycline It’s important to take ALL of the medicine, even after you feel better
They will take a blood sample from you to test for RMSF
You will need to return in 2-4 weeks to have a second blood sample to complete the RMSF testSlide17
Let’s Protect Our Community
Work with your neighbor to keep your yards clean
Collar all dogs in your yard
Check yourself and kids for ticks
Share your stories about RMSF with friends and family