Tick cases in Sivas discussed
The Sivas Governor's Office held an evaluation meeting regarding the increasing number of tick cases in Sivas. Risks and measures taken were discussed at the meeting.
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An evaluation meeting was held at the Sivas Governor's Office regarding the increasing number of tick cases in Sivas. The meeting, chaired by Sivas Governor Yılmaz Şimşek, was attended by Mayor Adem Uzun, health directorate officials, and other relevant stakeholders.
During the meeting, a presentation was given on Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) cases, which have been increasing in Sivas and surrounding provinces due to seasonal and environmental factors. While the scope of the work carried out across the province was discussed, risky areas, activities aimed at raising public awareness, awareness-raising campaigns, and preventive measures that can be taken were meticulously evaluated.
SIVAS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE ISSUES WARNING
On the other hand, the Sivas Governor's Office issued warnings against CCHF cases. In a post shared on its official social media account, it was stated, "It is of great importance for our citizens to be careful against Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) cases, which show periodic increases in Sivas and surrounding provinces due to seasonal and environmental factors.
It is possible to protect both individual and public health with simple but effective measures to be taken against this life-threatening disease.
When going to risky areas such as fields, vineyards, gardens, forests, and picnic areas, light-colored clothing that covers the body should be preferred. Pant legs should be tucked into socks; upon returning, the body should be carefully checked, especially in areas such as behind the ears, underarms, groin, and behind the knees. A tick attached to the body should never be handled with bare hands, and one should not attempt to remove it with substances such as cologne or cigarettes.
Citizens who have been exposed to ticks should apply to a health institution as soon as possible.
Ticks on animals should not be touched by hand, and contact with the blood and body fluids of animals should be avoided. If complaints such as fatigue, fever, loss of appetite, headache, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea are seen within 10 days after tick contact, a health unit should be visited without losing time. We kindly request our citizens to show sensitivity to these warnings for their own health and the health of their loved ones."