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06/15/2003: "Cover up - It's time for tick season"
We may not have it as bad as the east coast or other regions of the United States, but ticks can still be dangerous in Summit County.
Tick activity peaks in the mountains by the end of May and early June, putting hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts at risk for illness.
The most common tick-bourne disease in the state is Colorado tick fever. Symptoms include fever, chills, severe headache, muscle pain and fatigue that begins three to five days after a tick bite. (Summit Daily News)
