"If this occurs, this should be removed as soon as possible using tweezers, before washing the area with soap and water. If ...

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The Tuscarawas County Health Department reports elevated Lyme disease cases for the fourth year. Learn how to protect ...

A surge in tick-borne diseases involving animals at the Jefferson County Animal Shelter led Director Tricia Parker to issue a ...

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