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By Karl Kazaks “I’d like to check you for ticks,” is not just a memorable line from a catchy Brad Paisley tune. It also contains great advice for preventing Lyme disease, the bacterial infection transmitted by tick bites which is becoming increasingly prevalent in our region. “Prevention is key,” says Dr. Molly O’Dell, director of the New River Valley Health District. “Vigilant tick checks can help you from becoming infected.” Last year, according to O’Dell, there were 153 cases of Lyme disease in the NRV, making …