With warmer weather, it's time to talk about tic awareness and lyme disease prevention. Dr. Amy shares her own experience, and talks through the steps to stay safe this summer.
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In this episode you will hear:
- What is lyme disease?
- What to do if you find a tic on your child
- When do we give prophylactic treatment with antibiotics?
- What symptoms to look for if your child had a tic bite
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05/02/23 • 15 min
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