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Early Signs Indicate It Could Be A Bad Year For Ticks Early Signs Indicate It Could Be A Bad Year For Ticks
Early Signs Indicate It Could Be A Bad Year For Ticks With Memorial Day in the rearview mirror and the weather warming up, health officials are warning that it might be time to prepare for an influx of ticks in the area. According to reports, the lack of late-season snow, and climate change led to more adult ticks surviving the winter, which led to more nymphal ticks and overcrowding earlier than normal. The overcrowding led to an uptick in the number of ticks spreading nationwide. With a rise in the tick population, which continues expanding, there is expected to be an increased number of Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases spreading. …

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by Zak Failla
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Here Are Tips To Stay Tick-Free As Weather Starts To Warm Up Here Are Tips To Stay Tick-Free As Weather Starts To Warm Up
Here Are Tips To Stay Tick-Free As Weather Starts To Warm Up With the rising temperatures comes the return of outdoor pests — and as some of nature’s most deceptive critters, ticks can carry a multitude of diseases and health risks. While not all ticks can spread disease and not all bites will make you sick, it’s still important to learn how to properly protect yourself against bites because the diseases that ticks carry are becoming more and more common. Here are just a few ways to protect against tick-borne diseases, as recommended by the New York State Department of Health: Use insect repellant when spending time outdoors Wear light-colored clot…

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by Valerie Musson
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Heading Outside This Summer? Here Are Your Medicine Cabinet Must-Haves Heading Outside This Summer? Here Are Your Medicine Cabinet Must-Haves
Heading Outside This Summer? Here Are Your Medicine Cabinet Must-Haves Summer's long days and warm nights offer those in the Northeast the chance to enjoy the outdoors from dawn until after dusk. However, from bug bites and rashes to dehydration and sunburn, warm weather is also full of potential health hazards. In order to treat these problems if they occur, Dr. Carin Shapiro, a family physician at Highland Medical, P.C. Orangetown Family Practice, recommended having the following products on hand and explained their benefits in everyday life: Aloe: For sunburn, products containing aloe can provide relief. Calamine lotion: For bug bites, poison ivy or sunbur…

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