Corona With Lyme? Warmer Weather Means It's Time To Be Tick Aware

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Mon, 05/25/2020 - 1:24am

As warm weather sends people outdoors, some are encountering tenacious pests. Ticks go for blood in the hardest-to-reach places on the human body and put you at risk for Lyme disease. Here's what you need to know about staying tick-safe.

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