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Quidel Rapid Lyme Disease Tests Now Available in all ClearChoiceMD Urgent Care Centers
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that approximately 476,000 people across the country contract Lyme disease each year. The Northeast has had some of the highest incidences of Lyme in the U.S. in recent years, and that trend is likely to continue as tick season begins earlier and earlier due to warmer winters. […]
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Tick Bites: Prevention & Identification
With the temperatures rising and the seasons changing, people are excited to get outside and enjoy all that New England offers. Unfortunately, ticks also enjoy this time of year and are highly active. Did you know that April through June are the months with the highest amount of reported tick bites? From prevention to identification […]
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Bee Careful: Bug Bites and Stings
April showers bring May flowers, as well as bringing bugs such as bees, black flies, mosquitoes, and ticks! You may have forgotten about these little buggers over the winter season, but rest assured they will be back soon. Most New England natives are familiar with the buzzing sound of our flying friends, but it’s important […]
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Be Aware of Ticks
As the seasons, and days, change from cold to warm, New Englanders are eager to get outside and enjoy the mountains, beaches, lakes and camping that make up our well-rounded landscape. Unfortunately, another season has begun as well – tick season in New England. Although the last thing anyone wants to think about when finally getting […]
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Mild Winter Means More Ticks
With the mild winter we have seen this year in New England, it is predicted that our tick population will be larger than normal this year. Ticks transmit disease, which might make you think twice about your next hike into the woods, regardless of the season. The good news is that you don’t have to avoid […]