Who loves picnics, hiking and outdoor summer fun as much as we do? Ticks! Ticks are quickly rising to fame for their cunning ability to climb and latch onto us without being detected. They are responsible for transmitting diseases like Lyme and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, but more commonly for completely grossing us moms out. … Continue reading Who invited the ticks?
Category: Prevention
Lyme disease…what you need to know
I have so much to say about ticks and Lyme disease that I wrote two separate posts. If you haven't already, I recommend you read my blog post on ticks first (click here) which has information on prevention of tick bites and removal of ticks. This post will focus on Lyme disease, its transmission and … Continue reading Lyme disease…what you need to know
Get Sunscreen Savvy!
Summer is here! For most of us, spending time outdoors is a welcome change from the last few months. Whether your family fills their days swimming, biking, picnicing or backyard sprinkling, sunscreen is a must! But before you go out and spend a mini fortune on creams, sprays, sticks, lotions and gels, let’s talk sunscreen basics. … Continue reading Get Sunscreen Savvy!
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