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Lyme 101: What You Need To Know Lyme 101: What You Need To Know
Lyme 101: What You Need To Know For many of us, summer is the time to finally get outdoors, whether you enjoy hiking, biking, or basking in the warm weather. But all that time outside increases our exposure to ticks, and the diseases that they carry. As a pediatric rheumatologist, I often get asked how to prevent and treat Lyme disease. Here’s what you need to know to protect your family this summer. Lyme disease is an infection caused by the Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria, which is transmitted by the bite of the Ixodes tick. It is often found in the Northeastern U.S., though there are other types of tic…

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Arctic Air Blast: Polar Vortex Break Leads To Frigid Temps Arctic Air Blast: Polar Vortex Break Leads To Frigid Temps
Arctic Air Blast: Polar Vortex Break Leads To Frigid Temps How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Storm Totals From Throughout The Area A portion of the polar vortex broke loose from Canada over the weekend and has spilled into the Northeastern U.S. The result for us? Well-below average temperatures throughout this week, with the worst of the cold overnight Tuesday, March 5 into  Wednesday, March 6. Here's a day-by-day look: Tuesday: Mostly sunny. High: Near 30 degrees, wind-chill factor between 10 and 20. Tuesday night:  Partly cloudy. Low: 15 Wednesday: Periods of clouds and sunshine. High: Mid-20s, wind-chill factor between zero …

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by Joe Lombardi