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Stay safe outdoors in NC: Spiders, ticks, chiggers and emerging health concerns
The News & Observer· 6 days agoAs the weather warms up, it’s important to be aware of the potential threats from insects and arachnids in North Carolina. While most spiders in the region pose no harm to ...
What is Powassan? Things you need to know about the virus as more cases are reported
Scripps News via AOL· 2 days agoA town in Massachusetts is warning residents to take precautions after its first-ever case of...
NHS issues warning to millions ahead of Bank Holiday weekend - are you affected?
The US Sun· 3 days agoTHE NHS has urged anyone with prescriptions to plan ahead as the bank holiday approaches. Over the...
When does tick season start in New York state?
Staten Island Advance· 3 days agoThe return of warmer temperatures means a return of ticks across the United States, including in New York state. Spring temperatures and humidity mean...
Health West: Baby Rashes - Part 1
Wyoming Tribune-Eagle· 1 day agoBaby skin can be very sensitive and when rashes appear, it can make a parent unsure of what to do. This article will discuss some of the common rashes in babies. One of the most common rashes ...
Major change to NHS prescriptions kicks in tomorrow in 'dark day' for patients
The US Sun· 2 days agoPRESCRIPTION costs will be “unaffordable for many” after rising to £9.90 tomorrow, medics warn....
Powassan virus confirmed in Massachusetts: What you should know as tick season continues
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 3 days agoInitial symptoms can include fever, headache, vomiting and weakness. In some...problems. There are no vaccines that can prevent Powassan virus or medicines to treat the disease ...
As tick season takes off in Sask., scientists monitor for new disease-carrying species
CBC via Yahoo News· 3 days agoThe sun is out and dog owners are hitting the trails and parks of Saskatchewan. But there's a catch...
How Is Lyme Disease Treated?
Health via Yahoo News· 5 days ago...your yard to keep ticks away Consider getting professional pest control if your yard has a tick infestation Next time you’re on a walk or hike...
Fight the Bite: Mosquito trapping season begins in May
Denton Record-Chronicle· 2 days agoAs warmer temperatures arrive, so does the annual mosquito trapping season in Williamson County. From May to November, public health officials will be collecting mosquitoes from traps and sending ...