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Dr. Mask: Tips to keep safe from ticks
Spending more time outdoors this summer increases the risk of bringing ticks home with you. Only a small percentage of the tiny bugs carry the organisms that lead to the disease, but in North Carolina, the dog tick poses a serious risk of spreading Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, which can be fatal.
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Spending more time outdoors this summer increases the risk of bringing ticks home with you. Only a small percentage of the tiny bugs carry the organisms that lead to the disease, but in North Carolina, the dog tick poses a serious risk of spreading Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, which can be fatal.
Posted 2013-07-09T18:38:30-0400 - Updated 2013-07-09T18:38:30-0400