🩺 May is National Nurses Month — a time to honor the essential role nurses play in every aspect of patient care. When it comes to complex conditions like PANS/PANDAS, nurses are often the first to notice when something isn’t right—and the ones who help guide families toward answers. As Heavey & Peterson write: “PANS is a syndrome that can be associated with severe manifestations. It is important for primary care advanced practice registered nurses to recognize the symptoms described, screen for safety, initiate treatment for infection, and ensure adequate pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic management of the disorder.” 💡 Explore how nurses can make a difference in the lives of PANS/PANDAS patients: https://aspire.care/clinicians/nurses-pans-pandas #NationalNursesMonth #NursesMakeTheDifference #PANS #PANDAS #Neuroimmune #PediatricNurse #SchoolNurse #ComplexCare (fb)

🛡️ Tick Prevention: Simple Steps, Big Protection Ticks are tiny—but the illnesses they cause can be life-altering. Take these steps to prevent tick bites and tick-borne disease: 1. Protect – Spray tick repellent on clothes, shoes, and exposed skin (as directed) – Treat yard and clothing with insecticide – Protect pets: use vet-recommended preventatives – Wear light-colored clothing to spot ticks easily – Cover up: tuck pants into socks and wear long sleeves 2. Avoid Steer clear of tick hotspots like: – Tall grasses – Leaf piles – Bushy areas and woodpiles – Tree stumps and stone walls – Edges between lawns and wooded areas 3. Check Do a 10-point tick check after outdoor time: Toes, Back of Knees, Legs, Groin, Waistline, Belly Button, Armpits, Back of Neck, In and Behind Ears, Head ✔️ Check pets and gear too! 4. Clean – Shower soon after being outside to wash away unattached ticks – Dry clothes on high heat for 15+ minutes (heat kills ticks!) 5. Remove – Use fine-tipped tweezers – Grab the tick close to the skin and pull straight out with even pressure – Clean bite area and hands – Save or dispose of the tick properly (see our guide) 🎯 Prevention is key—tick-borne illnesses can be serious, but they are also preventable. 🔗 Get the full prevention guide here: https://aspire.care/featured/tick-checks-removal-and-prevention/ #tickcheck #tickprevention #lymedisease #tickborne #panspandas #tickawareness #autoimmuneencephalitis #lymeprevention #bartonella #babesia #tickbite #summerhealth (fb)