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Severe Tickborne Disease On Rise In Hudson Valley: Here's How To Prevent It Severe Tickborne Disease On Rise In Hudson Valley: Here's How To Prevent It
Severe Tickborne Disease On Rise In Hudson Valley: Here's How To Prevent It A disease transmitted by tick bites that can cause severe illness if untreated is on the rise in the Hudson Valley, prompting officials to warn residents about precautions they can take to avoid it.  The number of cases of the tickborne disease anaplasmosis in Putnam County is higher than average, with 36 cases being reported during the first six months of 2023, the county's health department announced on Monday, July 3.  This number is similar to the counts seen during the first six months of 2021, which was the year with the highest amount of cases on record.  As a re…

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by Ben Crnic
Lifestyle
Deadly Tick-Borne Virus Confirmed In Hudson Valley For Second Straight Year Deadly Tick-Borne Virus Confirmed In Hudson Valley For Second Straight Year
Deadly Tick-Borne Virus Confirmed In Hudson Valley For Second Straight Year A case of a deadly tick-borne virus has been confirmed in the Hudson Valley for the second straight year. Dutchess County health officials confirmed Tuesday that a case of the Powassan virus, a rare but potentially serious disease, has been found in a Dutchess County resident. The individual contracted the virus in the late spring and is currently recovering at home. The precise location within the county was not released. “Although the risk of contracting any tick-borne disease peaks in June and July, ticks may be active in Dutchess County throughout the year if temperatures are above free…

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by Kathy Reakes