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What Is Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever? CDC Issues New Health Alert
Health via Yahoo News· 4 months agoThe CDC issued a health alert for Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF), a tickborne illness, after...
Prepare for tick season: What to know about bites, removing ticks and tick-borne diseases
Live Science via Yahoo News· 8 months agoKnowing how to prevent and safely treat tick bites can help reduce your risk of developing...
Measles has been eradicated in the U.S. for 24 years. The number of cases this year may change that
The Today Show via AOL· 2 weeks agoSince the start of 2024, there have been 113 cases of measles in the U.S. and seven outbreaks,...
How to Identify Common Types of Ticks
Outdoor Life via Yahoo News· 10 months agoA black legged tick, also known as a deer tick. If it seems like ticks are everywhere these days, that’s because they are. There are many different types...
What to know about Heartland virus, a new tick-borne disease spreading through the Midwest and...
INSIDER via Yahoo News· 2 years agoThe female lone star tick is identifiable by the white marking on its back.epantha/Getty Images...
I got bitten by a tick. What's my risk of getting sick?
ABC News via Yahoo News· 11 months agoWhile tickborne diseases have been on the rise across the U.S., outdoor enthusiasts can take comfort...
Why Do I Have a Rash on My Neck?
Verywell Health via Yahoo News· 1 year agoA neck rash is an inflammatory reaction that can occur on the back, front, and sides of the neck. Many things can cause a neck rash to develop, such as...
How Bad Is Tick Season This Year?
Verywell Health via Yahoo News· 9 months agoTo prevent tick bites, experts say you should use a tick repellent/spray, wear light-colored and long-sleeve clothing, avoid high-risk tick...
What does a tick look like? Here's what the bug (and its bites) look like
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 8 months agoWhen you're enjoying the warm weather and outdoors, the last thing you want to think about is bugs....
La Crosse virus is the second-most common virus in the US spread by mosquitoes – and can cause...
The Conversation via Yahoo News· 2 years agoPeople catch La Crosse disease primarily from the bite of the eastern tree-hole mosquito – although...