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What to know about ticks and mosquitoes this summer
Summer in Minnesota means more time outdoors — and more encounters with ticks and mosquitoes.
While most bites are little more than an annoyance, these tiny pests can carry diseases that pose serious health risks.
MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two experts about the risks posed by ticks and mosquitoes, and what Minnesotans can do to protect themselves, their families, and their pets while enjoying the outdoors this summer.
Guests:
Elizabeth Schiffman is the epidemiologist supervisor at the Minnesota Department of Health. She oversees disease surveillance activities for mosquito- and…
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