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Ask the doctors: Readers respond - Thu, 06 Aug 2026 PST

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Hello, dear readers! Welcome to our monthly letters column. With extended heat waves, ticks becoming more common in new areas and lots of mosquitoes buzzing around, this is proving to be a summer of extremes. At the risk of repeating ourselves, we urge you to please stock up on – and use – the clothing, sunscreen, pest repellents and other gear that will keep you and your loved ones safe outdoors. And now, on to your letters.

First report: ASK THE DOCTORS: CIRS Patients Can Get Referrals From Academic Medical Centers — mdjonline.com, 6d