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In Summertime, the Livin’ Can Be Buggy
Physicians group offers advice on tick and mosquito bites

A Pet’s Bite Can Pass on MRSA
Resistant staph bacteria is being transmitted between animals and humans, study finds

Health Tip: Taking Care of a Tick Bite
Getting it out, getting it clean

Beware of Dog Bites
Experts offer advice on how to avoid being attacked

Scorpion Anti-Venom Speeds Children’s Recovery
Available in Mexico but not in U.S., it could make ICU stays unnecessary, study suggests

Climate Change Could Sting Allergy, Asthma Sufferers
Longer pollen seasons, more ozone mean more symptoms for those at risk, experts say

Dog Bite Risk for Kids Greatest in Summer
Family pets caused 27% of injuries; Pit bulls most often involved in attacks, study finds

Bed Bugs, Nearly Eradicated, Make a Comeback
Study finds blood-sucking critters' resistance to insecticides increasing in urban areas

Health Tip: When Another Person Bites You
Suggestions to treat the wound

China Documents First Case of Tick-Borne Disease Spread
Human-to-human transfer caused by contact with blood, respiratory secretion