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Tick Talk: Smart Steps to Avoid Bites and Stay Healthy

Tick Talk: Smart Steps to Avoid Bites and Stay Healthy   The Health Department of Northwest Michigan (HDNW) reminds residents to enjoy the summer outdoors—just don’t forget to take simple steps to prevent tick bites. With Lyme disease cases in Michigan rising 168% over the past five years, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Service (MDHHS), awareness and prevention are more important than ever.     Michigan is home to more than 20 known species of ticks. Closely related to