During the summer months, tick bites are a much larger concern. Not only are there more ticks out in nature, but most of us spend more time outdoors as well. This means the chance of a tick bite increases quite significantly throughout the summertime. It is extremely important for individuals and parents to understand the risks associated with tick bites like Lyme disease and to be aware of symptoms. For example, most bug bites cause ...
Rashes caused by poison ivy can be very annoying. They cause itching, blistering, and are generally uncomfortable. Fortunately, these rashes are not contagious. However, there is an important piece to that statement. While poison ivy rashes are not caused by a spreadable bacteria or virus, multiple people can get rashes around the same time. This is because the oil that causes the rash can get on clothing, backpacks, or other materials and spread. In this ...
