Tag: Ticks

Stings and Bites – How the Pharmacy Can Help

It’s easier to get bitten or stung by an insect in the summer because we spend more time outside. For most people it’s not a problem, just an inconvenience, but for other, a bite or sting can be serious. Read our latest blog to find out more about common insects that bite or sting.

Tick-Borne Encephalitis 

Tick bites from infected ticks in Europe and eleswhere can cause Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) and Lyme disease.  Ticks are around between March and May and mid-August to November, so we’re about to come into a tick season soon. They live in the countryside and love warm temperatures with high humidity. You will find them in […]

Ticks and Lyme Disease – What You Need to Know

Lyme Disease is caused by ticks. You can get a tick bite from being in the garden or in the countryside. Find out from our latest article on how to remove a tick and reduce your risk of a tick bite.