What You Need To Know About Powassan Virus

If talk of a potential tick apocalypse isn’t bad enough, alarming news of a new tick-borne disease called Powassan virus has taken the internet and local TV stations by storm. While it certainly raises cause for concern, it’s important to get some perspective on this rare disease: know the basics about what it is, how and where you can contract it, and how to protect you and your family: