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Tick-borne disease risks and prevention
As outdoor activities increase during warmer months, so do the risk of tick-borne diseases. Among the most common in North America are Lyme disease and anaplasmosis, both transmitted primarily through the bite of infected black-legged ticks (also known as deer ticks). “Awareness, prevention, and early treatment are key to avoiding serious health complications,” explains Dr. […]