Unfortunate news: its a bad tick season so stay safe out there and learn about how you can protect yourself.
If you do end up with Lyme Disease or other tick-borne illnesses, the Lyme Disease Resource Center, Inc. of Northampton, MA is a great local resource for support.
Content warning: photos of ticks
Read more about it here: https://boston.cbslocal.com/2019/04/24/tick-season-massachusetts-disease-protection/?fbclid=IwAR3WUjtRa6RYQjlP5Bbv4GPekm88-rjEs1CPQbMt49y-iNhCXMR8zN9Ldlc