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Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases

As we get out about and about in nature with the warmer weather, it's time we also need to be vigilant about ticks and tick bites. On The Point, we discuss the health risks associated with tick bites, and best practices to limit exposure. 

Guests on the program are: Larry Dapsis, Entomologist and Deer Tick Program Coordinator atCape Cod Coorperative Extension; and Dick Johnson, Dukes County Tick Program Biologist. Mindy Todd hosts. 

Watch informativevideos of Larry Dapsis on the tick topic.

Here's a link to TickReport for information about tick testing.

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Mindy Todd is the host and producer of <i>The Point</i> on WCAI which examines critical issues for Cape Cod and the Islands. She brings more than 40 years of experience in radio and television to WCAI.