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Many people enjoy hiking or going on relaxing walks during the summer and fall. Regrettably, ticks are highly widespread during this time of year. Ticks have the potential to pass along viruses, bacteria, and other germs that can be damaging to our health.<\/span><\/p>Not every species of ticks bite but one that does is called the Ixodes Scapularis, also known as the black-legged tick. It’s found in the northeastern region in tall grass and wooded areas. It also transmits Lyme disease. It’s not uncommon for ticks to carry at least one disease. <\/span><\/p>After hiking in wooded or tall grass locations, make sure to check for ticks regularly. If you work in these types of areas, you should periodically check for ticks on your clothing or skin. If you think a tick has bitten you or you see one on your body, then it’s essential to get examined for Lyme disease in our Waterbury, CT clinic. Lyme disease can have a destructive impact on your health so don’t wait until you’re too sick to get off the couch.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t