The Iowa Department of Public Health reported two firsts on Wednesday, June 17, 2020: the first West Nile virus case of the season and the first-ever Heartland virus reported in Iowa. West Nile virus is a mosquito-borne disease that has been present in Iowa for more than a decade, while the Heartland virus is carried […]
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How to avoid tick bites
At this time of year in Iowa, the rain brings an onslaught of bugs. The Iowa Department of Public Health notes that tick season is underway in Iowa. Here is more about today’s announcement from the department: The mild spring with frequent rains means tick-borne disease season is underway in Iowa. The Iowa Department of […]