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8 Celebrities Touched By Lyme Disease

huffingtonpost.com — “Not only has this year's unseasonably warm winter left us with worse allergies and predictions of a buggier spring, experts warn it also may be setting the stage for for a more-serious-than-usual tick season -- and that means the number of cases of Lyme disease could spike. Spread to humans via a bite from an infected tick, Lyme disease is notoriously difficult to diagnose.” View full resource at huffingtonpost.com

Most Recently Shared on April 24, 2012 at 12:29 am By:

Dr. Eben Davis Doctor, CAM, and Chiropractor

8 Celebrities Touched By Lyme Disease http://t.co/ThzVW1K7

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Christina Elston Health Advocate

Tick Time Is Here – Keep Your Family Safe « Health e

blogs.parenthood.com — “Tick Time Is Here – Keep Your Family Safe « Health e” View full resource at blogs.parenthood.com

Most Recently Shared on April 6, 2012 at 10:32 pm By:

If you're headed outdoors this weekend, remember that ticks are out and biting. Take steps to protect kids and pets! http://t.co/Lvnv1gTE

Harvard Health Medical School

Simple steps for avoiding infections from dogs and cats - Harvard Health Publications

health.harvard.edu — “Americans share their households with an estimated 140 million dogs and cats. For the truly pet-centric among us, these creatures are family members, plain and simple. And like family members, they can transmit disease to their humans, either directly through licks, bites, and scratches; indirectly by carrying other infection-laden critters like fleas and ticks into the human environment, or by shedding tiny infectious organisms into the environment through feces. As a group, these diseases are ” View full resource at health.harvard.edu

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Dogs and cats—lovable, huggable, and sometimes sources of infection. http://t.co/8S16ZZ0f Simple steps for avoiding pet germs.

How To Remove A Tick From a Person's Skin

firstaid.webmd.com — “Most ticks do not carry diseases, and most tick bites do not cause serious health problems. But it is important to remove a tick as soon as you find it. Removing the tick completely may help you avoid diseases such as Lyme disease that the tick may pass on during feeding, or a skin infection where it bit you. When you return home from areas where ticks might live, carefully examine your skin and .” View full resource at firstaid.webmd.com

Most Recently Shared on April 1, 2012 at 3:01 pm By:

Greg Magnusson Doctor, Veterinarian, and Active Health Library

Ignore all but this: http://t.co/TVuPwOm2 and http://t.co/VKrTRlrz @kimberleyanne oh no! Spoon has a tick! What's the best way to remove?

Tips for avoiding tick bites and Lyme disease - WSJ.com

online.wsj.com — “ALBANY, N.Y — The New York state health department has these suggestions for avoiding tick bite and infections, including Lyme disease.” View full resource at online.wsj.com

Most Recently Shared on March 25, 2012 at 3:44 pm By:

Tom Heston, MD Doctor, Family Medicine Doctor, and Physician

Tips for avoiding tick bites and Lyme disease - Wall Street Journal http://t.co/TMfhZBZR #health

Your Total Health Health Site

From Ticks to Bed Bugs: How to Spot and Treat Bug Bites - iVillage

ivillage.com — “Warmer temperatures have arrived early this year, and so has tick season. Ticks transmit illnesses such as Lyme disease and” View full resource at ivillage.com

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From Ticks to Bed Bugs: Spot and Treat Bug Bites http://t.co/lZjgQLoC

Ticks Factsheet - NSW Health

health.nsw.gov.au — “People should look-out for ticks this summer when out in the bush, in the garden, or on overhanging branches and especially around clothes lines.” View full resource at health.nsw.gov.au

Most Recently Shared on March 19, 2012 at 8:51 am By:

John Weiner Physician, Doctor, Internist, and Allergist

Also tick bites linked to red meat allergy http://t.co/nor12omD MT @Mozziebites Ticks @NSWHealth http://t.co/QVw4gHJK

CDC Features - Fight The Bite Contest

cdc.gov — “As we get ready for another season of outdoor fun this summer, it's important to remember to protect yourself from mosquitoes and ticks by using insect repellent when outdoors.” View full resource at cdc.gov

Most Recently Shared on March 15, 2012 at 2:05 pm By:

NLM SIS

RT @cdcgov: Protect yourself from mosquitoes and ticks by using EPA-registered insect repellents when outdoors. http://t.co/CpLcQ3NO

Jana Rade Pet Health Advocate

Spot On Flea & Tick Products, Lawsuits Take A Bite - Dancing Dog BlogDancing Dog Blog

dancingdogblog.com — “Spot on flea & tick products are keeping a secret. Users aren't told on the label or in ads that spot on products can cause death.” View full resource at dancingdogblog.com

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Spot On Flea & Tick Products, Lawsuits Take a Bite: Spot on flea & tick products have become... http://t.co/P3PLglhC via @dancingdogblog

Carolyn Dean MD ND Doctor, Active Health Library, CAM, Acupuncturist, Nutritionist, Naturopathic Doctor, and Physician

Get an Effective Natural Insect Repellent | Lifescript.com

lifescript.com — “Chemical-based insect repellents with DEET are useful for five-alarm bug situations, but what if you want something natural and milder for around home or the park? Several plant-based repellents work effectively on mosquitoes, ticks, head lice – even flies – and leave a scent that may please you, but disgusts biting pests...” View full resource at lifescript.com

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Allergy from tick bites leads to meatless diet | The Clarion-Ledger | clarionledger.com

clarionledger.com — “Q: My 16-year-old daughter was diagnosed with alpha-gal allergy several months ago after numerous trips to the ER. She's had tick bites that itched, swelled and remained a large, hard knot for weeks. She's also had horrifying late-night reactions in which she was covered in hives.” View full resource at clarionledger.com

Most Recently Shared on January 10, 2012 at 8:22 am By:

Michael Blaiss, MD Doctor, Allergist, and Physician

Allergy from tick bites leads to meatless diet http://t.co/9wdhfVN7

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Allergy Notes: First example of response to ectoparasite (tick bite) giving rise to food allergy (meat)

allergynotes.blogspot.com — “Allergy and Asthma News Updated Daily by Allergist and Assistant Professor at University of Chicago” View full resource at allergynotes.blogspot.com

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Ves Dimov, M.D. Doctor, Internist, Allergist, and Physician

First example of response to ectoparasite (tick bite) giving rise to food allergy (meat) http://t.co/kkrV5f9M

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Bug Bites Pictures Slideshow: Identifying Bugs and Bug Bites - WebMD

webmd.com — “Learn to identify ticks, poisonous spiders, fleas, chiggers, and other bugs. See what their bites and stings look like -- and how to find relief.” View full resource at webmd.com

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WebMD Health Site

Itching red bites out of nowhere? Blood suckers may be hiding in your bed! http://t.co/5E8HgzsV

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Bug Bites Pictures Slideshow: Identifying Bugs and Bug Bites - WebMD

webmd.com — “Learn to identify ticks, poisonous spiders, fleas, chiggers, and other bugs. See what their bites and stings look like -- and how to find relief.” View full resource at webmd.com

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WebMD Health Site

Itching red bites out of nowhere? Blood suckers may be hiding in your bed! http://t.co/g9ZvthsG

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