First discovered in 2011, the rare species reappeared recently after nearly a decade of eluding scientists’ watch Source: Smithsonian Magazine
Two Dacula children attacked by rabid fox
A rabid fox attacked two children in Dacula. Source: ajc
Raccoon found in Beaufort Co. tests positive for rabies
SHELDON, S.C. (WSAV) – A raccoon found over the weekend in Beaufort County has tested positive for rabies. The animal was located Sunday near Huspa Plantation Road and Paige Point Road in She… Source: WSAV-TV
Stay Safe From Mosquito And Tick-Borne Illnesses
The Livingston County Health Department is is participating in a surveillance and prevention program that will track and help keep people safe from Lyme disease, West Nile virus, and Zika virus. Source: r20.rs6.net
‘There will be blood: Mosquitoes make their annual return in DC region | WTOP
Mike Raupp, an entomologist known as “The Bug Guy” at the University of Maryland, said this is the time of year mosquitoes start to come out. Source: WTOP
Can you get COVID-19 from a mosquito?
To date, there is no evidence suggesting that the virus can be transferred through a mosquito bite Source: KIMT News
Prevent mosquito-spread viruses this summer with these tips
Infected mosquitoes can spread several viruses. Follow these tips to stay safe this summer. Source: Fox News
6 Serious Diseases You Can Get From a Lone Star Tick Bite
An allergy to red meat isn’t the only thing to worry about. Source: Prevention
Prime time for ticks: Doctor wants Oklahomans to help gather valuable tick data
A local doctor wants Oklahomans to connect with a bunch of ticks in the month to come, but not necessarily to be bitten. Source: Tulsa World
Warmer weather means it’s time to be tick aware
As warm weather sends people outdoors, some are encountering tenacious pests. Ticks go for blood in the hardest-to-reach places on the human body and put you at risk for Lyme disease. Here’s what you need to know about staying tick-safe. Source: CNN
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