Warm weather during the past three weeks has brought an upsurge in the New Jersey deer tick population and an increased risk for state residents of catching Lyme disease, according to a report in The Record. The report said an informal survey of North Jersey medical facilities didn't find increases cases of Lyme, but state veterinarians reporting a rise in infections among dogs. New Jersey Department of Health spokeswoman Dawn Thomas is uriging residents to be aware of the signs of Lyme disease and the importantce of seeking medical treatment. Increase in N.J. deer ticks means greater risk of Lyme disease
by The Star-Ledger Continuous News Desk
Monday June 15, 2009, 7:00 AM
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Monday, June 15, 2009
Increase in NJ deer ticks means greater risk of Lyme disease (Star Ledger)
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