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Powassan Virus Cases Hit Record High as Tick Threat Grows
CDC reports record 76 Powassan virus cases in 2025, with 15 in 2026. The rare tick-borne disease can transmit in 15 minutes with no vaccine available.
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CDC reports record 76 Powassan virus cases in 2025, with 15 in 2026. The rare tick-borne disease can transmit in 15 minutes with no vaccine available.
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