Summer Health Watch

A thermometer shows high temperatures over blurred sunshine, and a chalkboard sign in grass reads Beware of Ticks, warning about the risks of ticks in warm weather.

July and August bring two of the most consistent clinical challenges of the year — heat-related illness and tick-borne disease. Both are preventable, both are underdiagnosed, and both are worth a proactive conversation with your patients before they show up in your exam room. Heat-Related Illness: Know the Spectrum Heat-related illnesses range from mild presentations…

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