Among the most dangerous regions dominated by the Sverdlovsk, Tyumen, Kemerovo, Chelyabinsk, Tomsk, Tver, Ivanovo, Kostroma regions, the Altai Republic and the Altai Territory itself are also distinguished.
These regions are endemic and it is recommended that residents of the Urals, Siberia and Central Russia be vaccinated against tick-borne encephalitis. In addition, Gulyaeva warned Russians about the risk of contracting borreliosis, due to the high probability of infection in all regions of Russia.
Ticks are active from April to the first frosts and peak in May-July. In order to avoid the risk of contracting tick-borne diseases, it is useful to take necessary precautions such as wearing long-sleeved clothes, using tick repellent, and thoroughly checking for ticks after being outdoors.
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Source: Ferra
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