450 people suffered from tick bites in Buryatia

In Buryatia, 450 people suffered from tick bites. This is reported by IA UlanMedia with reference to information from Rospotrebnadzor.

In almost half of the cases, the bites occurred in household plots and vegetable gardens. In addition, citizens suffered while caring for animals. More than 1.64 thousand hectares of territories, including places of mass recreation and summer camps, have already been treated from ticks.

In addition, vaccination against tick-borne encephalitis continues. More than 58 thousand people were vaccinated.

In Russia, more than 84 thousand people have applied for medical help after tick bites. The risks of infection with tick-borne encephalitis persist in 49 regions.