Thanks to Marist Running Alum and Public Health Professional
Teddy “Napkins” Marak for the head’s up on the new tick-borne illness that has
been cropping up in Dutchess County. The Powassan virus is similar to Lyme disease,
but with more severe symptoms. Unfortunately, all the great trails and parks
where we practice are home to ticks and tick-carrying viruses. So, we have to
be careful. Also, unfortunately, Dutchess County is Ground Zero for Lyme
disease and similar tick-related maladies. So, we have to be extra careful.
Memo to team members: Check for ticks after every off-campus
practice. Shower soon thereafter and scrub down with a washcloth. In addition,
those nerdy high tube socks that I wear are actually quite functional in
combatting ticks. On a sunny and warm day, they may not seem practical, but it
does work as a deterrent.
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