Mom warns about dangers of ticks after contracting disease

A California mom shared a photo showing an infectious disease she contracted as a way to warn others about the life-threatening risks of tick bites.

Jennifer Velasquez, who resides in San Diego, posted the horrifying image of her right leg which was shown covered in a severe red rash after visiting a pumpkin patch with her children two years back.

'After seeing all the cute pictures of families at the pumpkin patches, this is a reminder for everyone, When you go to these pumpkin patches and petting zoos and all those fun fall activities, wear pants, long socks and shoes!' Velasquez wrote in the picture post.

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