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Lyme Disease: causes, symptoms, and prevention

" Lyme Disease is a type of bacterial infection that is transmitted through the bite of a deer tick. The disease was discovered in children back in the mid-1970s and was originally mistaken for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. While it might look like a skin infection, Lyme Disease can actually lead to arthritis and can also spread to the heart, brain and nervous system if left untreated. Cases of Lyme Disease have been reported in every U ...

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Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac

" If you spend time in the outdoors, you are susceptible to poison ivy, oak, and sumac. The oil found in these plants causes an itchy, blistering rash to form on the skin 12 to 72 hours after you come in contact with it. The rash is not contagious and may appear to spread but this is actually just a delayed reaction. Without treatment, the rash will typically go away in a few weeks. The skin ...

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Do I Need Urgent Care For A Sprained Ankle?

Do I Need Urgent Care For A Sprained Ankle?

A sprained ankle may require urgent care when pain, swelling, or trouble walking makes it hard to tell how serious the injury ...

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How to Treat a Bee Sting and Recognize an Allergic Reaction

How to Treat a Bee Sting and Recognize an Allergic Reaction

Outdoor activities around Waltham, Watertown, Belmont, and nearby Massachusetts communities often increase exposure to bees, wasps, and other insects during warmer months ...

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Tick Bites and Lyme Disease: Early Symptoms You Should Never Ignore

Tick Bites and Lyme Disease: Early Symptoms You Should Never Ignore

Finding a tick on your skin can quickly ruin a great day spent outdoors. As the weather warms up, families spend more ...

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