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First confirmed case of rare, tick-borne Powassan virus reported in Mass. town
WFXT via Yahoo News· 1 day agoFor the first time, a confirmed case of Powassan virus has been reported in Sharon and public health...
Powassan virus reported in Massachusetts town; Residents urged to avoid tick bites
CBS News· 1 day agoA rare tick-borne disease has been reported in Massachusetts. The town of Sharon recently confirmed...
Tick activity has surged early amid New England’s unusually warm winters - The Boston Globe
The Boston Globe· 12 hours agoWarmer weather brings additional opportunities for all of us to get out, but there are some risks...
Tick-borne Powassan virus reported in Massachusetts: ‘The virus can invade the central nervous...
Boston Herald· 2 hours agoA confirmed case of the tick-borne Powassan virus has been reported in the Bay State, according to...
Why malaria is on the rise – and how to protect yourself on holiday
Daily Telegraph· 2 days agoReturning from a tropical holiday should come with a suntan and sense of relaxation – not a tropical...
Get Healthy: With flea and tick season now year-round, pay close attention to itching and signs of...
The Times of Northwest Indiana· 5 days agoIf your pet's got an itch, it may be a flea or a tick. And the blood-sucking parasites now pose a...
These 7 Common Household Products Could Ruin Your Clothes
Cheapism via AOL· 3 days agoThere's nothing worse than getting a big ol' stain on your favorite shirt. Read on to find out which...
Bird found with West Nile Virus in Concord
KRON via Yahoo News· 20 hours ago(BCN) — A dead bird in Concord has tested positive for West Nile virus. The Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District said Friday an American...
Here’s what to do if you are bitten by a tick, according to experts
Staten Island Advance· 7 hours agoIf you’re planning to go outdoors this spring and summer, there’s a chance you may get bitten by a tick. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), you should conduct ...
The bottom line about ticks
The Meridian Star· 3 days ago“You never know where one might be, there’s lots of places that are hard to reach…” Brad Paisley, “Ticks.” The invaders have regularly breeched my outer...
