Beware: Tick season is upon us

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Santa Cruz County Mosquito and Vector Control is advising people going outdoors to be vigilant for ticks, because some of them may carry the bacteria that can cause Lyme disease or other tick-borne illnesses.

Santa Cruz County Mosquito and Vector Control is advising people going outdoors to be vigilant for ticks, because some of them may carry the bacteria that can cause Lyme disease or other tick-borne illnesses.

While more than half of Lyme disease cases are contracted during spring and early summer, ticks can be encountered in winter as well.

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LE note: this article really means a lot to me, since I brought home my tick four years ago this month -- that's right; I caught Lyme disease in the WINTER. People need to be aware that, especially in warmer climates, ticks can stay active year round.

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And the last time I had a tick excised from my belly was in April-and I live on the East Coast where they start warning people in June. Go figure.

[LymeEnigma]

Just another example of the incompetence that adds to our plight....