Displaying items by tag: wilderness medicine

Quit bugging me! Tips on coping with bug bites and other summer perils

UAB Emergency Medicine physicians provides tips on dealing with bug bites and stings.

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Here is what you need to know about ticks with the number of tick-borne illnesses in Alabama on the rise

With both Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and Lyme disease increasing in recent years, UAB wilderness medicine physician says it’s important to dress properly and to perform tick checks after woodland excursions.

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Avoiding and treating for contact with poisonous plants

With these tips from UAB Emergency Medicine, know how to identify poison ivy, oak and sumac, protect yourself against allergic reaction, and treat exposed areas.

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