“I got bitten by a deer tick. Does this mean I have Lyme disease?” is a common question we get asked all the time. The truth is, some of us may get bitten by a deer tick this season. After all, we live in Massachusetts, it’s a prime location for deer ticks to breed and latch onto you. But if we don’t remove it in time, there is a risk of contracting Lyme ...
The one thing most people hate about the spring and summer time are bugs! As the weather gets warmer, people are out and about. But, so are bugs and LOTS of them! One bug we hate the most, especially in the Northeast, are deer ticks. They love the woodlands and grassy plains and people often get bitten by one when they’re not careful. AFC Urgent Care Marlborough understands the need to be outside and ...
