lyme disease

Oh, the joys of summer. Playing at the pool, lake, and beach, hikes in the mountains, and sleepovers! But when kids get sick, all the fun must temporarily end. In addition to the usual cold, summer flu, and strep throat, here are three other summer illnesses to watch out for. As always, we are here […]

Tick and other insect-borne illnesses have more than tripled, according to a Centers for Disease Control (CDC) 13-year study. Three ticks are found in North Carolina: the American Dog Tick, the Lone Star Tick, and the Blacklegged Tick. The Blacklegged tick, also known as the deer tick, is what spreads Lyme disease. Lyme disease accounts […]

Outside fun is something to be encouraged and enjoyed. Yet our outdoor adventures put us at risk for animal and insect bites, including tick bites. Ticks are common in all areas of North Carolina. Children are five times more likely to die of a tick-borne illness than adults and the reason is often due to […]