Tag: tick prevention
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Lyme Disease in Children: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention for Babies and Toddlers
Read more If your little ones love exploring the outdoors, it’s crucial to equip yourself with knowledge to protect them from Lyme disease. Let’s talk about what you need to know to keep your kiddos safe. What is Lyme Disease? Lyme disease is a bacterial infection spread through the bite of infected black-legged ticks, commonly…
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Understanding Lyme Disease and Its Impact on Pregnancy
What is Lyme Disease? Read more Lyme disease is an illness transmitted by ticks, primarily found in the northeastern and midwestern United States, though it can occur anywhere ticks are present. Diagnosing Lyme disease can be challenging due to the lack of specific tests for its detection. Common symptoms include a distinctive bull’s-eye rash, joint…