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Thirteen States Have Good Reason to Feel Ticked Off, Stats Show

November 7th, 2012 - 3:26 pm

People with Lyme disease may experience a characteristic bull’s-eye rash. The rash spreads over several days and may reach up to 12 inches across. It might seem like ticks are a spring and summer problem, but it’s also important to … Continue reading →

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Tick Alert: Mayo Clinic Expert Offers Tips for Avoiding, Spotting Tick-Borne Diseases

March 27th, 2012 - 4:46 pm

Spring has only just arrived, but tick season is well under way. Physicians are seeing new cases of tick-borne illness several weeks earlier than usual, likely because a mild winter in much of the country made life easier for ticks … Continue reading →