Sen. Chuck Schumer announced a $160 million 'war on ticks' with tick-borne diseases on the rise on the East Coast, especially on Long Island. GusoffTV reports.
is actually the number one Lyme disease state because we have a lot of ticks and a lot of people."
Schumer said some of the money could make a Lyme disease vaccine a reality. It's currently in clinical trials. "I had removed several ticks. I had been hiking in the area," said Turano."They tell you the red bullseye for Lyme disease, but that's not a symptom that I had." Experts say enjoy the outdoors, but be vigilant. Check yourself while outside and again after. Prevention is the best medicine. Experts say you have a much better chance of avoiding disease transmission if you find and remove a tick within 24 hours.
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