An uncommon tick-borne illness called Powassan virus is making headlines in New England right now because a newborn baby in Massachusetts is believed to have it.

Here in Connecticut, the CDC says three people have contracted the virus this year. All have since recovered. Connecticut is one of seven states with cases this year.

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Nationwide, CDC data shows there have been 50 deaths since 2004.

Experts say prevention is key when it comes to Powassan because there’s no treatment or vaccine.

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“Take the precautions,” said Dr. Ulysees Wu, the chief of infectious diseases at Hartford Hospital. “They should put on

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