When we're setting out on a nature hike or a camping expedition, we're not thinking about all of the things that could go wrong. In the backs of our minds, we might be slightly concerned about coming face to face with a bear or fending off a rainstorm, but other than that, we’re more focused on s’mores and the beautiful views. Plus, we take measures to ensure that the possibility of wildlife coming near us is low.

However, there’s a formidable foe we often forget about: ticks. They’re small and often unseen insects so they're not exactly the things we're most focused on when prepping for time in the woods. Unfortunately, it’s now come to light that Lyme disease is the not the only illness we need to worry about receiving from these little monsters. The POW virus is now making its way into humans.

Keep reading to learn about the POW virus and what you can do to prevent being bitten by a tick!

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