I keep hearing about Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in some regions. What is it, and do I need to worry about it?

Infectious Diseases

Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a deadly illness that affects deer in some rural parts of the U.S. and Canada. There isn’t any strong evidence that CWD infects people, but if you hunt or have contact with deer, there are precautions you can take to keep yourself safe regardless. What is CWD? Chronic Wasting Disease Read more…