Archive for May, 2006
Lyme Disease: A Tick Check in Time Might Save You From Lyme
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Lyme Disease: A Tick Check in Time Might Save You From Lyme
Friday, May 12, 2006 7:57 No CommentsAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Lyme is the most prevalent vector-borne disease in the United States ─ numbers of reported cases averaging 22,000+ annually. Only 10% of cases that meet the CDC’s surveillance criteria are reported, meaning about 220,000 new cases develop yearly.
The CDC says individuals who live or work [...]
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