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Two more kinds of ticks can cause red meat allergies than previously thought. See the new species, learn where all 3 live, ...
Tick season is starting in Florida, and along with it the potential for serious and debilitating tick-borne illnesses. Some ...
Here are our most common ticks, diseases they can spread, how to prevent them from biting you and your pet and how to properly remove them if bitten.
Which tick repellants are safe to use indoors? How do you keep ticks from coming inside the home in the first place?
IDOH recommended how to safely and quickly remove a tick. Use fine-tipped tweezers or a tick removal tool to grasp the tick as close to the skin’s surface as possible. Pull upward with steady, even ...
Though not all ticks carry Lyme disease, it is the most common tick-borne infection in New York City and in the United States, according to the city Department of Health. The yearly number of Lyme ...
As warmer months are approaching, a local health expert has started sounding the alarm on the dangers of tick season — ...
To lower your risk of a tick bite while enjoying nature, dress in long and tight clothing that covers your skin, wear bug ...
If bitten by a tick, remove it carefully with tweezers and monitor the site for any signs of illness. Did you know a tick bite can make you allergic to red meat? If you get bitten by an infected ...