As spring weather warms in the US, ticks begin hatching. A tick bite can cause Lyme disease or other serious illnesses like Rocky Mountain spotted fever, babesiosis, and tularemia.
Do you know how to prevent tick bites – and what to do if you find a tick on yourself or on your child? Check our Lyme Wellness Initiative web site for answers to these questions and many more.
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