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Hudson Valley Man Dies From Rare Tick-Borne Disease 'POW' Hudson Valley Man Dies From Rare Tick-Borne Disease 'POW'
Hudson Valley Man Dies From Rare Tick-Borne Disease 'POW' A Hudson Valley man has died from Powassan virus, a rare and often serious disease spread by infected ticks, health department officials said. This is the first known case of an individual diagnosed with the Powassan virus in New York State this year, the department said. The resident, who lives in Gardiner, had additional underlying health conditions and died earlier this week, said the Ulster County Department of Health. Powassan, known as "POW," is named after Ontario, Canada town where it was identified in a young boy who eventually died from the virus. POW  is transmitted by the…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Here's How To Prevent Common Summer Illnesses Here's How To Prevent Common Summer Illnesses
Here's How To Prevent Common Summer Illnesses When making the most of the warm weather this summer, Bon Secours Medical Group explains how to ensure you and your body are in peak health: Heatstroke poses a danger to athletes and people who work outdoors, and the key to prevention is staying hydrated. “Power drinks are beneficial, but there’s nothing better than good old-fashioned water or salt tablets,” said Dr. George Cox, internal medicine physician at Bon Secours Medical Group, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network. Ticks, which can cause Lyme disease, are another constant threat in this area. “Wear long trousers…

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