TREMONT – Two confirmed cases of tick-borne illness reported in Tazewell County last week prompted the health department to issue a warning. Rocky Mountain spotted fever and Lyme disease were confirmed in two different Tazewell County residents, according to a press release issued by the Tazewell County Health Department. “As the weather gets warmer and people spend more time outdoors, protection from tick bites is essential,” says Melissa Goetze, TCHD director of environmental health. “Ticks can transmit a number of diseases through a bite. People should be very aware of prevention measures and use insect repellent when they are in areas where ticks may be present."