Expert Tips for Managing and Preventing Tick Bites This Season
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With tick-bite-related ER visits at a five-year high, experts advise removing ticks promptly if attached for less than 24 hours and observing for symptoms like rash or fever, which warrant medical attention, to prevent serious diseases like Lyme disease.
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