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Tick Bite Turns Into Serious Illness | Burlington News
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A New Jersey mom’s nightmare: her 9-year-old son caught deadly “rabbit fever” after a tick bite in the yard—no wild rabbits near their home, yet he suffered 10 days of brutal fever and neck pain before doctors diagnosed tularemia. With only 200 cases nationwide each year, this rare but serious illness is on the rise this tick season. Health officials urge everyone to wear long sleeves, pants, and gloves outdoors—and avoid sick or dead rabbits—to stay safe.
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