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Person holding a blade of grass with a tick on it

UK hikers warned to check for ticks after man contracts potentially deadly virus

By Cat Ellis published

The disease was detected in a man who had been bitten while mountain biking in Yorkshire

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Tick on a blade of grass

How to remove a tick safely

By Julia Clarke published

Knowing how to remove a tick and doing it immediately is vital for reducing your exposure to tick-borne illnesses

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