[Music] hey everyone brighter brains here today we're talking about a serious tickborne illness paasen virus it recently caused a death in Maine highlighting the dangers of tick bites this isn't the first case in Maine the state has seen a rise in poas on infections lately let's learn the facts and how to protect yourself poan virus is spread through the bite of infected ticks this isn't as common as Lyme disease but it can be deadly the recent death in m is a reminder to be vigilant especially if you spend time Outdoors puason is transmitted by deer ticks and woodchuck ticks these ticks can be active yearr in warm weather but especially during spring summer and fall symptoms of poin can include fever headache vomiting weakness confusion seizures or memory loss in severe cases it can lead to brain or spinal cord inflammation sadly around 10% of people with severe poin die from the illness those with weakened immune systems are at higher [Music] risk here's the key prevention regular tick checks are crucial do a full body scan after spending time Outdoors especially in wooded areas if you find a tick remove it carefully with pointed tweezers grasp it close to the skin and pull straight up clean the bite area with disinfectant insect repellent with DEET is also your friend use it according to the instructions and consider treating your clothes with Permethrin fort Extra Protection while palasan virus is rare it's important to be aware of the risks enjoy the outdoors but be tick smart leave a comment below with any questions you have about tick born illnesses don't forget to like And subscribe for more health and safety content