Is Lyme Disease a Risk for You? Spotting a Deer Tick on You!

May 3, 2023

  Deer ticks may be small, but they’re dangerous! Why? Because they carry Lyme disease, which is a bacterial infection that may have long-lasting effects on your health. Lyme disease is most common in the northeastern United States, including Massachusetts. As spring is coming to an end, ticks are going to be in abundance during the summer months, especially in wooded areas, tall grass, and leaf litter. Knowing how to protect yourself from these pests ...

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Am I At Risk For Lyme Disease? I Spy A Little Deer Tick On You!

May 6, 2022

I spy with my little eye a small black legged deer tick on the back of your knee! Am I at risk for Lyme disease? Let’s find out together. AFC Urgent Care Dedham is currently seeing patients coming in for tick bites and lab work to determine if they have Lyme disease or not. Deer ticks are the ones that carry Lyme disease and they’re in abundance this time of year in the ...

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