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Bite-sized Threats of Ticks

All you need to know, including yes, misinformation

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Katelyn Jetelina
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Dr. Andrea Love
Aug 09, 2024
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Well, we are still in the dead middle of tick season. Does it seem like the season is getting longer? Or are you seeing more and more ticks around?

While there are nearly 900 species of ticks globally, and their reach is increasing, only a handful pose a risk to human health. Unfortunately, like anything, rumors about ticks—their spread, risk, and effect…

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