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With tick season underway in the Northwest, here’s how to keep yourself—and your pets—safe
Summer is here and that means many of us will be heading outdoors for fun. It also means it's time to look out for something that's not-so-fun: blood-sucking ticks.

Why Cantaloupe And Bags Of Spinach Are Enshrined At A Portland Museum
Deadly germs can come from anywhere, even a cantaloupe.
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There's A Cure For Hepatitis C, But Oregon Limits Access
The opioid epidemic is spreading a virus: hepatitis C. A new class of drugs can cure it. But the state of Oregon limits who can get them.

Scientists On Case Of Deadly Bat Disease Discover New Clues
Scientists are gaining more insight into how a deadly bat fungus is spreading across the United States.
Study Finds Unvaccinated Children Create Path For Whooping Cough To Spread
The study, published in the Journal of Pediatrics, looked at a pertussis — or whooping cough — outbreak from 2012.
Marion County Investigates Mumps Outbreak
While mumps is preventable through a vaccine, health officials said those infected in Marion County were not adequately vaccinated.
Health Officials Say Risk Of Zika In Oregon Low
Oregon health officials say the case involves a woman who fell ill after visiting a Zika-affected country. She's since recovered.