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Ticks can carry Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
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Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever


Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is a disease caused by tick bites. Symptoms include fever, headache, muscle pain and rash. Most cases of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever occur from April to September. Although the disease is named Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, the disease has been found in 45 states. Most cases of the disease occurred in North Carolina and Oklahoma.

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Map: 2002 Cases

Preventing tick bites:

  • Wear light colored clothing when you are outside. This will help you to spot the ticks before they attach themselves to your skin.

  • After you spend time outside try to check yourself for ticks. Have someone look through your hair to see if they fell onto your head and check your back. Make sure you check your legs and arms very carefully.

Ticks can also carry Lyme Disease. Learn More
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