The primary tick species to be wary of in New England is the black-legged tick, also called the deer tick or the bear tick.

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Getting a tick bite doesn't automatically spell medical emergency, but it is important to know what to do next.

While it's important to stay on top of things if you do get bitten, the situation doesn't automatically spell medical emergency. Unfortunately, tick bites don't have a unique look. "The only ...