Its summer! Many people consider it their favorites season. While summer can be a lot of fun, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health reminds us that taking some basic precautions to keep us and our kids safe can go a long way in keeping the fun going.
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The coronavirus has had our total focus for months now, but don’t forget about that other health risk for humans and our pets…the dreaded tick!
Just this week a family member mentioned that she had to pull three ticks off of Tommy, her beloved Westy...
Every year I like to have the City of Pittsfield's Public Health Nurse, Kayla Donnelly Winters, as a guest on City Talk to discuss Tick Borne Illness and how we can all protect ourselves from tick bites.