Health & Public Safety
Record Tick Season Raises Health Concerns Across the US
Tick populations surge to record levels this summer, raising concerns about Lyme disease and alpha-gal syndrome. Public health officials urge prevention.
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Tick populations surge to record levels this summer, raising concerns about Lyme disease and alpha-gal syndrome. Public health officials urge prevention.
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