I was about eight months pregnant when I removed an engorged tick from my body. I couldn’t see it due to my large belly and the tick’s location – right in my groin – but I felt it! And I, admittedly, freaked out.
Learn moreCases of Lyme disease are on the rise with an estimated 300,000+ new cases each year. Unfortunately co-infections such as Powassan virus are also on the rise
Learn moreWhile protection is the first line of defense to avoid tick bites, it is possible to come in contact with ticks no matter how careful you are or how many precautions you take.
Learn moreEarly diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease is effective in most cases.
Learn moreWhat are the signs of Lyme disease. Do they happen immediately?
Learn moreTicks are everywhere. Certain ticks are more likely to transmit the bacteria causing Lyme disease. Identifying your tick may be difficult since the size and markings can change during its feeding stages.
Learn moreThe best way to prevent tick bites is to avoid woody areas where deer tick live. That is very difficult since none of us live in a bubble. So, a few precautions might make your time outdoors less likely to result in tick bites
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