Tick bite paralyzed girl; family urges vigilance

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A four-year-old girl was temporarily paralyzed and unable to speak after being bitten by a tick, highlighting the dangers of tick paralysis. The child's family is now urging others to be vigilant about tick checks. The girl's paralysis was caused by a neurotoxin released by a Rocky Mountain wood tick found on her scalp. After the tick was removed, the paralysis reversed within hours, and she is recovering. Tick paralysis is a rare condition, and the family is now emphasizing the importance of checking children for ticks, especially after outdoor activities, to prevent similar incidents.


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