WILTONBy KARA O’CONNORHour Staff WriterFairfield County is an area where you find many ticks carrying Lyme disease, says Deborah Burnaman, so it’s no surprise that protection and prevention from the disease are two topics on a lot of people’s minds in Wilton.
Finding a tick usually involves a squeamish self-examination — carefully rubbing fingertips through the scalp, meticulously scanning the body, and groaning “eyeww” if a little bloodsucker is discovered.
Karen Czerwinski, a mother of three, said outdoor-related injuries are to be expected throughout the summer season.
An Interlake veterinarian is encouraging dog owners to make sure their pets are protected from Lyme disease.
