"Tick Bites Linked to Meat Allergy: Prevention Tips"
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Lone star ticks, found in Florida and Georgia, can cause meat allergies and spread diseases like ehrlichiosis and Heartland virus. With climate change and growing deer populations, these ticks are spreading to northern states and Canada. Effective insect repellents and permethrin-treated clothing are recommended for protection.
Topics:health#climate-change#insect-repellent#local-news#lone-star-tick#meat-allergy#tick-borne-diseases
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