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Tick activity is on the rise this year; here's how hikers can protect themselves
Tick activity in Michigan is increasing, with hikers and bikers sharing prevention strategies. Experts from the state Health Department warn of ticks like the black-legged tick (carrying Lyme Disease) and the Lone Star tick (causing red meat allergy), advising tick checks and proper removal techniques.
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