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Are you prepared for tick season? Lyme disease cases are on the rise in the UK, with over 1,500 cases reported in 2024. Stay informed and protect yourself this summer!  Learn about the telltale signs of Lyme disease, including the characteristic bullseye rash, fever, and fatigue. Discover which regions are seeing the highest numbers of cases.  Find out how to safely remove ticks and where to get more information. Vigilance is key to staying healthy.  #LymeDiseaseAwareness #TickBitePrevention #UKHealth #SummerSafety

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00:00Hi, I'm health reporter Sarah McCann. Memories of the public are being urged to stay vigilant

00:05and protect themselves from tick bites this summer. Latest data from UKHSA has found that there was

00:111,581 cases of Lyme disease in 2024. The most confirmed cases were reported in the South West,

00:20the South East and in London. Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that is spread to humans when

00:26they are bitten by infected ticks. It can take between 3 and 30 days for the symptoms of Lyme disease

00:33to first appear. The most common symptom is a red bullseye rash which is at the location of the tick

00:40bite. Other symptoms can include fever, headache, fatigue, nerve pain, numbness or tingling in the

00:48hands and feet. You can find out more information about Lyme disease, the signs, the symptoms and

00:54how to remove a tick if you have been bitten at nhs.uk

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