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Family warns of Powassan virus dangers after young girl’s diagnosis
A Massachusetts woman is sharing her family's experience after her granddaughter was diagnosed with Powassan virus after a ...
Newborn Suffers Brain Damage After Contracting Rare Virus from 'Tiny, Tiny' Tick on Martha's Vineyard
Parents of five-week-old Lily Sisco say their daughter is a “fighter” as they struggle with the potential long-lasting ...
Newborn fighting for her life after tick bit her on family walk, mother says
Preliminary tests show the baby contracted Powassan virus, a rare but serious tick-borne disease that can be fatal.
Newborn infected with rare illness transmitted by deer ticks
A 5-week-old infant named Lily has been diagnosed with a suspected case of Powassan virus, a rare tick-borne illness.
Deadly tick-borne illness found in Martha's Vineyard resident, 2nd time on island in 20 years
A tick-borne illness has been spotted in a Martha's Vineyard resident, making it the third diagnosis in the United States ...
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Health Department reminding people to remain alert for tick borne illnesses
As summer winds down, the Eau Claire City County Health Department is urging residents to stay vigilant against tick-borne ...