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Community Health Tip - Tick Season is Here. Prevention is the Key.

Community Health Tip - Know How to Do a Tick Check Because Tick Season is HERE!Rutland, VT –Tick bites and tick-related issues are most commonly reported in the spring and fall. When you spend time outdoors or have pets that go outdoors, be proactive and learn how to check your clothing and pets for ticks, the tiny black parasites that attach to the skin and can transmit diseases.   According to the Vermont Health Department, Addison County had the highest density of adult ticks and Rutland County had the