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Swimmer’s itch, or cercarial dermatitis, is a skin condition caused by “microscopic parasites,” according to the Centers for ...
If you take a dip in a Newfoundland and Labrador pond this summer, you might take home a bumpy red souvenir. St. John’s ...
Swimmer’s itch is making some people who have played in shallow areas of the Columbia River miserable this summer, says the ...
Health leaders say cases of a skin rash known as swimmer's itch are being reported. Several individuals have reported ...
Swimmer’s Itch is a common ailment for people in Lakes country this time of the year, but those near Pelican Lake say their issue is far worse. They’ve dubbed their strain “Merganser Measles,” as ...
What is swimmer’s itch? You can identify swimmer’s itch, also known as cercarial dermatitis, from the little red dots that appear on your skin after you’ve been exposed to the parasites, Boull says.
The Benton Franklin Health District has issued a swimmer's itch warning after cases linked to the Columbia River. Officials ...
With social media posts claiming swimmer’s itch is showing up at Fire Lake, some in the community are wondering if there’s ...
Star residents are being warned about swimmers' itch at Freedom Park Pond, but many locals are still enjoying the popular swimming spot while taking precautions.
For the most part, swimming at the lake is safe, healthy, summer fun. Here are some top risks and how to avoid them.
Instances of swimmer's itch, a skin rash, have been reported by people who've gone into the water at Greenwich Point beach, health officials say. The Greenwich Department of Health said Tuesday they ...
For many, it's not summer until you've taken a dip in one of B.C.'s glistening lakes, a welcome reprieve from those hot July ...