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Rare tick-borne virus turns deadly fast as US cases reach record high, experts warn - Fox News

Fox News June 29, 2026 1 min read

Powassan virus, a rare tick-borne illness traced to a 1958 case, has hit record highs in 2025, with 76 U.S. diagnoses and no vaccine available.

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