Whitney Bowman

Everyone is at risk of being bitten by mosquitoes and ticks and getting sick from the germs they can spread. Certain groups of people are at higher risk for disease than others. Understand your risk of vector-borne diseases. Know where to expect ticks Ticks live in grassy, brushy, or wooded areas. Avoid wooded and brushy areas […]

Washington Poison Center received its first two rattlesnake bite cases of the year last week, marking the unofficial start of snake season in Washington. As the weather warms up and more people head outdoors to hike, run, or relax in their backyards, encounters with snakes become more likely. Luckily, out of all the snake species