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Be Aware of Tick Disease
Thousands of outdoor enthusiasts are heading for countries where a deadly tick disease exists but are unaware of the dangers, according to a survey. Research by Tick Alert reveals that 50 per cent of adventure holidaymakers plan to visit at least one destination in 2007 where Tick Borne Encephalitis (TBE)…
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is endemic. But while 78 per cent had heard of the disease only 1 in 5 sought protection on previous travels and two-thirds didn't know they need to take precautions. The world's experts on TBE warn that more outdoor enthusiasts are at risk than ever when travelling in Europe this summer. Leading scientists have confirmed the disease, which can lead to meningitis and in serious cases result in paralysis and death, is now endemic in 27 countries across mainland Europe, an increase of 11 on 2006. The Tick Alert campaign warns UK travellers to check risk areas and seek further…
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