Powassan: a tickborne disease on the rise

With the RV packed and the kids and dogs in tow, Carrie and her family set out for a summer adventure in Minnesota. During her trip, she found and removed several ticks from her body and thought little of it—until days later when she was hospitalized with double vision, severe headaches, and difficulty walking. Carrie was diagnosed with severe Powassan virus disease, an uncommon but serious tickborne disease. She shares her story and tips for preventing tick bites while enjoying the outdoors.