APPLETON — An Appleton woman had to put plans to head off to college on a volleyball scholarship on hold as the battles an illness caused by a tick bite. She spoke out about the illness with FOX6’s sister station WLUK. “It really spiked in May. I got sick. That’s when I stopped playing volleyball. I wasn’t able to make … Read More
Lyme disease battle ongoing for Rochester girl and her family (via Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)
Columnist provides an update on chronic Lyme battle in an effort to help and educate others about the disease. Source: Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
West Nile numbers are relatively low, but mosquito season is far from over, health officials say (via Tulsa World)
Statewide, 19 cases of West Nile disease have been reported with five in Tulsa County. Only one case, in Pottawatomie County, resulted in a death. Source: Tulsa World
First cases of West Nile virus found in Sonoma County mosquitoes (via Petaluma Argus Courier)
Officials urge residents to report standing water, use insect repellent and use protective clothing. Source: Petaluma Argus Courier
Oswego County Sees first confirmed case of Zika virus, officials say (via syracuse.com)
Officials said the resident contracted the disease while traveling. Source: syracuse.com
Michigan Mice Moving Northward (via Bill Rinehart)
While the world debates what to do about climate change, mice in Michigan are already taking action. Researchers from Miami University are watching the Source: Bill Rinehart
Woman Attacked By Dog Says Owner Hasnât Provided Rabies Information (via r20.rs6.net)
Police are investigating after a woman said she was attacked by a dog in her friend’s neighborhood last weekend. Source: r20.rs6.net
Get rid of pesky fruit flies at home (via WUSA)
It’s that time of year when fruit flies are making their way into your kitchen. Source: WUSA
Lake Barrington resident with Lyme disease urges awareness as numbers climb in Lake County (via chicagotribune.com)
Lake Barrington resident Mark Eiden said he continues to deal with a Lyme disease diagnosis that likely started by a tick, which transmits the disease, while playing in forests as a kid. Source: chicagotribune.com
Experts say Yellow Fever Mosquitos are on the rise (via ABC30 Fresno)
The Delta Vector Control District and the Tulare Mosquito Abatement District have teamed up at the Tulare County Fair–to tell people about invasive species of mosquitoes that can carry diseases. Source: ABC30 Fresno
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