Powassan Death Prompts Tick Protection Tips
![[CREDIT: RIDOH] The RI Department of Health warns of a rare tick-borne illness, Powassan, another reason for tick vigilance and to observe tick safety rules while outside this summer.](https://northamerica.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/RIDOH-tick-safety-powassan-lyme-140x140.png)
PROVIDENCE, RI— A woman in Washington County died from a rare case of the tick-borne disease Powassan in July, highlighting the need to protect yourself against tick bites, the Rhode […]
PROVIDENCE, RI— A woman in Washington County died from a rare case of the tick-borne disease Powassan in July, highlighting the need to protect yourself against tick bites, the Rhode […]
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