There is no vaccine available for this disease, so to prevent infection, the US CDC recommends taking personal safety measures when venturing out into areas known to harbour ticks. Before going into these areas, the following preparations should be followed: * Wear protective clothing that will cover your arms and legs, with closed-toed shoes. Wearing long socks that you can tuck your pants into will provide an extra layer of safety, especially if you are walking in areas with tall grass for an extended period of time. * Use strong insect repellent such as DEET on your body and Permethrin on your clothes * If you are taking a pet with you, they should also be updated on all preventative medications, and a veterinarian should be consulted for any extra precautions. After you return from these areas, the following precautions should be taken to prevent ticks from entering your home: * Check clothes and gear used for any ticks. Dry clothes should be put into a dryer on high heat for 10 minutes to effectively kill any small ticks that may not be visible to the naked eye. If the clothes are wet, then they should be washed with hot water then dried on high heat. * Each individual should shower within two hours of returning home since this can help wash off any unattached ticks. * Finally, a full-body check should be performed to ensure that there is no attached tick. * If a pet was taken with you, they should receive a bath and a full-body tick check as well to ensure that they are not carrying anything into the home.
Queensland tick typhus
Flying squirrel typhus
North Asian tick typhus
African tick bite fever
American tick bite fever
Scrub typhus
Murine typhus
Epidemic typhus