Ulsan Urges Enhanced Prevention of Autumn Tick- and Rodent-Borne Infectious Diseases

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1. As outdoor activities such as lawn mowing and grave visits increase ahead of Chuseok, Ulsan City has called for prevention of autumn tick- and rodent-borne infectious diseases.
2. Ulsan City said 74.3% of tsutsugamushi and SFTS patients occurred between September and November over the past three years, and the SFTS fatality rate is 18.5%.
3. The city recommends wearing long clothing, using repellents, and washing or showering after returning home, and says anyone experiencing fever or chills should seek medical treatment immediately.

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