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Martha's Vineyard put out a tick warning

Boston.com · 4m

Infant infected with rare tick-borne virus on Martha’s Vineyard

While rare, the rate of the Powassan virus is increasing and can cause severe disease, including inflammation of the brain and spinal cord.

Mom says infant may have rare Powassan virus tick-borne disease

Tiffany Sisco, who declined to be interviewed by ABC News, told Boston ABC station WCVB that she found a tick on her 5-week-old daughter Lily Belle Sisco during an outdoor walk, and despite removing it, she noticed Lily developed symptoms a week later.

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Newborn Suffers Brain Damage After Contracting Rare Virus from 'Tiny, Tiny' Tick on Martha's Vineyard

Parents of five-week-old Lily Sisco say their daughter is a “fighter” as they struggle with the potential long-lasting effects of Powassan virus

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Family warns of Powassan virus dangers after young girl’s diagnosis

A Maynard girl’s life was drastically changed after contracting Powassan virus from a tick bite in 2019. Her family urges ...

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Newborn fighting for her life after tick bit her on family walk, mother says

Preliminary tests show the baby contracted Powassan virus, a rare but serious tick-borne disease that can be fatal.

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